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

During a preliminary hearing Nov. Read more »

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

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

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

DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman emphasized the impact of a young murder defendant's actions before sentencing him to 39 years in prison on Nov. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan admonished a murder defendant to comply with release conditions during a hearing on Nov. Read more »

A weapon possessions case was dismissed on Sept. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson sentenced a confessed murder defendant to 180 months, amounting to 15 years in prison, during a hearing on Aug. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe sentenced a carjacking defendant to 15 years incarceration in a July 25 hearing.  James Borum, 22, was originally charged with conspiracy, three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and receiving stolen property worth $1,000 or more. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson delayed co-defendants’ sentencings on July 11 for one of them to consider withdrawing his guilty plea. Read more »

Continued release was granted for a defendant charged in connection to a murder before DC Superior Court Judge Ryan Michael on July 1.  James Rice, 27, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Thomas Felder, 32, that took place on Oct. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced a stabbing defendant to four years of incarceration after she considered his lengthy mental health history during a sentencing on June 25.  James Petticolas, 41, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, second-degree burglary while armed, and destruction of property less than $1,000 for his involvement in non-fatal stabbing on the 1400 block of North Capitol Street, NW on May 10, 2024. Read more »

DC Superior Court Chief Judge Milton Lee was pleased April 14 to hear that a homicide defendant is following his terms of probation, despite facing a cancer diagnosis.  "I want you to pay attention to your health," said the judge. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan granted a defense attorney’s motion to withdraw from a homicide case on April 4. Read more »