A homicide defendant decided to proceed with independent DNA testing after the prosecution’s DNA test results were returned.  D'aundrey Scott, 28, is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly igniting a fire that killed 62-year-old Darryl Finney on May 13, 2020, on the 900 block of H Street, NE. Read more »

Darrell Moore, 44, was arraigned on first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee arraigned a defendant on first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.  Kirk Spencer, 27, is accused of shooting 49-year-old Marcus Covington on Feb. Read more »

On June 23, a defendant in a homicide case rejected a plea offer from the prosecution, opting instead to proceed with trial.  Jaykell Mason, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and assault on a police officer while armed in connection to the death of 29-year-old Terence Dantzler. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge denied a request to release a defendant accused of murder. Read more »

On June 1, a murder defendant rejected a plea offer. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a hearing in a homicide case to allow more time for plea discussions. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a murder defendant’s hearing so he can have more time to consider the prosecution's plea offer. Read more »

A defendant in a first-degree murder case pleaded guilty to lesser charges Thursday. Read more »

Judges didn’t release as many homicide defendants in 2019 as they did in 2018, data shows According to  DC Code, Washington, DC criminal defendants cannot be held in jail from an inability to pay bail.  The specific DC code language states that the decision to release a defendant falls to a Superior Court judge:  A judicial officer shall order the pretrial release of a defendant  subject to: (A) Condition that the person not commit a local, state, or federal crime during the period of release; and (B) Least restrictive further condition, or combination of conditions, that the judicial officer determines will reasonably assure the appearance of the person as required and the safety of any other person and the community.  These conditions can include maintaining or seeking employment, maintaining or beginning an educational program, or restrictions on personal associations, travel or residence among others.  Several homicide defendants are released to the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). Read more »

A juvenile murder defendant decided to waive his rights to independently test evidence.  Malik Holston, 17, is charged with first-degree murder while armed which was especially heinous, atocious or cruel committed against a witness to a criminal investigation or judicial proceeding, for his alleged role in the shooting of Gerald Watson, 15, on Dec. Read more »

During a status hearing on Nov 22, a defense attorney accused a prosecutor of being prejudice towards his client. Read more »

A team of defense attorneys said a prosecutor was coercing witnesses and obstructing justice in a murder case. Read more »

A murder defendant rejected a plea deal, opting to go to trial. Read more »

A murder defendant pleaded guilty Nov. Read more »