During the status hearing for defendant Ernest Cleveland, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled that the prosecution must hand over all materials and unredacted paperwork to the defense by April 3.  Cleveland, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly shooting  39-year-old Edward Pearson and another person. Read more »

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Given an expert witness's recommendation and a homicide defendant's outbursts, DC Superior Court Judge  Anthony Epstein authorized the release of the defendant from the DC Jail to St. Read more »

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A homicide defendant turned down independent DNA testing during a status hearing on Jan. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted on Nov.4 a continuance for a hearing on DNA testing and to discuss potential motion deadlines. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge ruled that while not an intentional act of bad faith, the prosecution has committed gross negligence by losing evidence connected to a vehicular homicide.  Eric Beasely, 31, is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of David Farewell on Sept. Read more »

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During an Oct.14 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun determined that a homicide defendant is still on course for trial.  Ernest Cleveland, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly shooting Edward Pearson on Nov 26, 2020. Read more »

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A murder defendant rejected a plea deal for second-degree murder Sept. Read more »

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