After three trials over the course of four years, a murder defendant was sentenced on July 23. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge ordered July 15 that a witness’s testimony be videotaped to preserve it for trial. Read more »

The prosecution told a DC Superior Court judge that they wouldn’t move forward with a case if a witness died. Read more »

After three competency evaluations since being charged in 2016, a murder defendant’s mental health is still being contested.  Daryl Thompson is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside of a home or business, obstructing justice and threat to kidnap or injure a person for his alleged involvement in the deaths of Edward Roberts Jr. Read more »

The Department of Corrections issued new policy regarding halfway housing that complicated a murder defendant's eligibility for release. Read more »

During a preliminary hearing June 25, the prosecution offered a plea deal to a murder defendant charged in a 2018 vehicular homicide.  Tyler Hurley is charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the death of Kunal Talwar on Dec. Read more »

During a June 24 status hearing, defense counsel in a murder case asked DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe to reconsider evidence that was found in discovery. Read more »

The prosecution charged another teen in connection with a homicide that occurred during the summer of 2018. Read more »

To the dismay of a victim’s family, a murder defendant was only sentenced to five years in prison. Read more »

Even though a man was acquitted of homicide charges connected to a 16-year-old girl's death, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced him to more than 4 years in prison. Read more »

A prosecutor requested May 17 to postpone a trial date for two defendants charged in connection to a 22 year old's death. Read more »

A plea offer was put on record for a man accused of murdering another man in Southeast DC. Read more »

The prosecution in a murder case said there was a plan to file a protective order that would ensure that witnesses don't become the targets of retaliation. Read more »

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

During a hearing on April 9, the prosecution in a murder case announced they located three of their six missing witnesses and are prepared to proceed to trial. Read more »