On March 29, a DC Superior Court judge continued a status hearing for a homicide defendant.  Javon Gunter, 19, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the death of 15-year-old Thomas Johnson, who was shot on Oct. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a mental observation hearing for a murder defendant after the defense attorney  asked that the prosecution  provide more evidence. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a felony status conference for a murder defendant. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge decided to modify a murder defendant’s curfew, however, she wouldn't allow the defendant to switch addresses.  Dijon Williams, along with his brother Daivion Williams, are charged with first-degree murder while armed for their alleged roles in the death of 30-year-old Nurudeen Thomas. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge found that a murder case with three teenage defendants has enough evidence to go to trial after a three-day preliminary hearing.  The co-defendants, 17-year-old Nelfy Hernandez, 16-year-old Trey Prillerman and 19-year-old Deandre Levy, are charged with first-degree murder while armed for their alleged roles in the death of 17-year-old Taijhon Wyatt, Jr. Read more »

On March 19, a DC Superior Court judge accepted the defense’s argument to reopen a detention hearing due to new evidence that surfaced since the last hearing.  Thirty-four-year-old Saeve Evans is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting of Kareem Ware on May 2, 2009. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge vacated a March 19 preliminary hearing for three teenage murder Defendants.  Co-defendants Trey Prillerman, 16, Nelfy Hernandez, 17, and Deandre Levy, 19, are charged with first-degree murder while armed for their alleged roles in the shooting of 17 -year-old Taijhon Wyatt, Jr.  The three are accused of shooting blindly into a crowd of juveniles on Aug. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued two trial readiness hearings and scheduled trial dates for two murder cases. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a March 9 trial readiness hearing for a murder case to August. Read more »

Sutton was acquitted of murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on March 23, 2023. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing for an 18-year-old homicide defendant to late July to see if COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted, allowing more courtroom availability. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial date for a murder case. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled trial dates for a defendant charged with a double homicide.  Thirty-five year-old Alonzo Lewis is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed for his alleged connection in the deaths of Jaquon Helm, 40, and Venius Badgett, 35. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge ruled that a homicide case only has enough evidence to go to trial on a lesser charge. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a Feb. Read more »