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Judge Denied Murder Defendant’s Request to Withdraw Guilty Plea

— Ying He

On Aug.18, parties discussed a homicide defendant’s request to withdraw a guilty plea before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein.  Mohamed Goodwin, 35, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without license outside home or business for his alleged involvement in the death of 25-year-old Devonte Wilson on the 700 block of Morton Street, NW, on Dec.4, 2020.  According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) documents, a witness on the scene mentioned Wilson was driving by the 700 block of Morton Street, NW, and Goodwin allegedly shot at Wilson’s vehicle from the sidewalk. Read more »

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Judge Finds Probable Cause in Murder Linked to Lovers’ Dispute

— Dayana Coronado

On July 31, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause that Keyon Slaughter was the perpetrator of a homicide in December, 2022.  Slaughter, 26, is being charged with first degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Dana Bailey, 38, on December 5, 2022, on the 3300 block of E Street SE.  Prosecutors called the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) lead detective on the case who  testified about body-worn camera footage and information allegedly found on Slaughter’s phone. Read more »

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Judge Finds Probable Cause in Eight Victim Mass Shooting

— Ayoola Fadahunsi

On July 18, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause that a defendant was engaged in a mass shooting.  Byron Matthews,18, is charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for allegedly aiding and abetting a mass shooting, April 21, on the 500 block of LeBaum Street, SE and 2900 block of 2nd Street, SE.  According to court documents, Matthews drove between two crime scenes assisting three unknown accomplices commit the shootings.  Prosecutors called a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective to the stand to review fourteen closed circuit TV recordings of events before and after the shooting.  In one of the videos, a blue Mercedes Benz is seen crossing the street, soon after, dozens of gunshots are heard. Read more »