Delvin Martin and Kenneth Watkins pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon before D.C. Read more »

The prosecution offered a "wired" plea deal to four co-defendants on Nov. Read more »

The defense and prosecution gave closing statements in the shooting of a transgender sex worker before a jury in DC Superior Judge Errol Arthur’s court on Sept. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond ruled to hold a stabbing defendant in jail while he awaits trial on June 21. Read more »

A shooting defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond, on June 6.  Koby Ham, 25, is charged with endangerment with a firearm, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting. Read more »

On June 22, D.C. Read more »

On April 21, a defendant was scheduled for a trial readiness hearing to discuss witnesses for his upcoming trial.  Clement Austin, 38, is charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of unregistered ammunition, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and possession of an unregistered firearm. Read more »

On Nov. Read more »

Judges didn’t release as many homicide defendants in 2019 as they did in 2018, data shows According to  DC Code, Washington, DC criminal defendants cannot be held in jail from an inability to pay bail.  The specific DC code language states that the decision to release a defendant falls to a Superior Court judge:  A judicial officer shall order the pretrial release of a defendant  subject to: (A) Condition that the person not commit a local, state, or federal crime during the period of release; and (B) Least restrictive further condition, or combination of conditions, that the judicial officer determines will reasonably assure the appearance of the person as required and the safety of any other person and the community.  These conditions can include maintaining or seeking employment, maintaining or beginning an educational program, or restrictions on personal associations, travel or residence among others.  Several homicide defendants are released to the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). Read more »

Editor's note: The case against Kenneil Cole was dismissed on Feb. Read more »

During an arraignment, a D.C. Read more »

During his arraignment May 31, a juvenile pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting a fellow classmate from Ballou Senior High School. Read more »