A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant in a felony case that dates back to 2017. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge found that a case for four co-defendants charged with the murder of an 11-year-old boy has enough evidence to go to trial, but with lesser charges than those originally filed.   The Oct. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a preliminary hearing for four co-defendants charged with the murder of an 11-year-old boy after the second day of proceedings. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing for four co-defendants charged with the murder of an 11-year-old boy. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge ruled that a sexual abuse case has enough evidence to go to trial.  The defendant is charged with first-degree sexual abuse while armed for allegedly sexually assaulting a victim by gunpoint in an alleyway near the 1900 block of 9th Street, NW, on Jan. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a mental observation hearing for a defendant accused of stabbing a child.  Devonte Wright is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for allegedly stabbing a two year-old victim on May 27 on the 1700 Block of Benning Road, NE.  On Aug. Read more »

This case was acquitted on Nov. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court judge declared a murder defendant is competent to stand trial after receiving a report from the defense’s expert psychologist.  Bratrell Hawkins, 27, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the death of 26-year-old Xavier Tate. Tate was shot to death Jan. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge did not agree with a doctor’s finding that a murder defendant is not competetent to stand trial. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court judge found probable cause in an assault case.  David Brown is charged with assault with intent to commit robbery.  Judge Neal Kravitz chose to hold the defendant in DC Jail because the violent nature of the crimes made him concerned for community safety.  During the July 23 preliminary hearing, the prosecution provided video surveillance of Brown, 52, allegedly attempting to steal from two victims. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge modified the curfew for a defendant who said he was wrongfully convicted. Read more »

On July 23, a DC Superior Court judge found probable cause and held two defendants. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge denied releasing a defendant who is concerned about his health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Dexter Brown was brought before the court in two cases on July 21. Read more »