DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McClean released a carjacking co-defendant on electronic monitoring on Oct. Read more »

One of four co-defendants in an ongoing carjacking case, was arraigned on July 28 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean. Read more »

In a ruling by DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean, Rashid Woods was denied release during a June 6 status hearing. Read more »

James is a Political Science and History third year undergraduate at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, with a specialization in journalism from the University of Connecticut. Read more »

A victim was unable to read an impact statement in court on July 26 before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz because the defendant refused to appear.  James McNeil, 26, was found guilty of stealing a car from an individual while threatening him with a knife on Aug. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz found Taysean Hawkins competent to stand trial, based on a report from the DC Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), and scheduled the proceeding for Jan. Read more »

A defendant pleaded guilty to one count of armed carjacking before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on July 1.  James Borum, 21, was originally charged with three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, receiving stolen property worth $1,000 or more, and conspiracy for his alleged involvement in three incidents on the 1500 block of 30th Street, NW, the 4700 block of Alton Place, NW, and the 4300 block of Alton Place, NW. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz disagreed with the prosecution’s request to vacate a trial date, despite the defense needing additional time to review a plea deal during a June 28 hearing. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on June 27 addressed an attorney’s possible conflict of interest and motions to suppress evidence for an armed carjacking defendant’s trial that is expected to start next week.  James Borum, 21, is charged with three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, conspiracy, and receiving stolen property worth $1,000 or more, for his alleged involvement in three incidents that occurred on Jan. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz denied and deferred motions from the defense in a carjacking case on June 26.  James Borum, 21, is charged with three counts of armed carjacking while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, receiving stolen property worth $1,000 or more, and conspiracy for his alleged involvement in a carjacking that occurred on the 1500 block of 30th Street NW, on Jan. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz denied motions by a carjacking defendant's attorney to dismiss a conspiracy charge and exclude various pieces of evidence from trial during a June 25 hearing. Read more »

Although James Outland's attorney, Michael Bruckheim, stated that his client would like more time to consider a plea deal offered by the prosecution, the deal's rejection by Outland's codefendant, Bobby Gupton, at a hearing on June 21 denied Outland that opportunity. Read more »

A juvenile defendant accepted a plea deal in connection to a carjacking and associated shooting before DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell on June 4.  The juvenile, a 15-year-old boy, was originally charged with armed carjacking, assault with intent to commit robbery, and robbery for his involvement in a carjacking that occurred on Jan. Read more »

Due to 5th Amendment rights concerns, the prosecution in a homicide case is motioning to admit witness testimony as evidence, but the defense is opposing it. Read more »

During a Nov. Read more »