A defendant charged in connection with a homicide that happened over 20 years ago said he wants to hire his own lawyer. Read more »

During the April 7 proceedings, Evan’s defense attorney, Joseph Caleb ,told Judge Milton Lee that Evans requested new counsel, so he will be withdrawing from the case.  Stephon Evans, 19, and his codefendant, Kewon Hunter are charged in connection with the shooting of 21-year-old Dion DeMarco Boyd on July 30, 2018, on the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, NE.  Parties agreed to set a status date so that the defendant would have time to find new counsel. Read more »

On March 22, a sex abuse defendant entered a guilty plea and will remain held as he waits to be sentenced.  Corey Beander, 35, was originally charged with two counts of third-degree sex abuse and kidnapping. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a March 1 hearing to give counsel time to file paperwork regarding the defendant’s request to withdraw his guilty plea. Read more »

During a sentencing Jan. Read more »

A murder defendant entered a plea of not guilty to his second murder charge after being found not guilty in 1998. Read more »

>A murder defendant told a DC Superior Court judge that he wanted to plead guilty to stabbing a man in 2018. Read more »

During a status hearing on Nov 19, a murder defendant was not present. Read more »

The defense attorney for a mother accused of murdering her 16-month-old daughter said he planned to call a forensic psychologist to testify during trial.  Faneshia Scott is charged with first-degree murder and child cruelty for her alleged role in the death of her daughter, Rhythm Fields, on the 5400 block of C Street, SE in 2017. Read more »

During the month of July, there were 20 homicides, four more than June. Read more »

During a motions hearing on June 26, counsel argued over a motion that was filed by the defense to “quash”, or invalidate, a search warrant. Read more »

During a status hearing June 17, a murder defendant pleaded guilty to negligent homicide. Read more »

The prosecution told a DC Superior Court judge June 7 that, during trial, their argument will not include two items that were submitted into evidence. Read more »

On May 22, counsel discussed DNA testing for a murder trial that involves the death of an infant boy. Read more »

On April 5, the  defense requested to schedule another hearing to address the prosecution's misconduct during a trial that occurred from Jan. Read more »