DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park asked a defense attorney to file a written request to change a homicide defendant’s release conditions on April 8. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted a defense request to transfer a homicide defendant to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for medical treatment on April 9.  Desmond Barr, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ambria Farmer at the 3300 block of Fort Dupont Drive, SE, on July 13, 2024.  All of Barr’s charges face an aggravating factor of allegedly being committed during his release for a prior offense. Read more »

Despite strong objections from the prosecution, DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted the defense request to delay a homicide trial on April 8. Read more »

In a status hearing on April 3, a homicide defendant’s attorneys said they were planning to request severance of their client’s charges before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park. Read more »

A stabbing defendant received a sentence under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) from DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 3.  Devonte Wright, 27, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury, carrying a dangerous weapon, and cruelty to children, all committed against a minor. Read more »

Co-defendants in a homicide case rejected a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 3. Read more »

An argumentative homicide defendant asked DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park to reschedule a hearing on April 3 before parties discussed missing documents regarding his mental health. Read more »

Parties debated a potential misrepresentation of evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 3. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park informed a homicide defendant about her right to an insanity defense before she accepted a plea deal on April 8. Read more »

A defendant charged in a fatal beating, formally waived his right to an insanity defense during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 2.  Walter Parker, 49, is charged with first-degree murder of a senior citizen, unlawful discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, and three counts of destruction of property less than 1,000 dollars for his alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 77-year-old Bernard Williams on the 400 block of M Street, SE, on April 23, 2025. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park will order the release of a homicide defendant in order for him to receive medical care at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in a hearing April 1.  Desmond Barr, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ambria Farmer on the 3300 block of Fort Dupont Drive, SE, on July 13, 2024. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park imposed a sentence of 216 months for a homicide following statements from the defendant and victim’s families on March 27. An additional charge tacked on an five more years. Read more »

Five co-defendants pleaded not guilty to all charges in a gang-related conspiracy case at an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 1. Read more »

At a hearing on March 27, a stabbing defendant entered a guilty plea before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park ahead of a jury trial. Read more »

A homicide defendant’s attorney argued for his release after he developed severe medical issues under Department of Corrections (DOC) care. Read more »