On April 18, the prosecution requested the defense waive their claim, so the trial for Ernest Cleveland would not be postponed, again.  Cleveland, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly shooting 39-year-old Edward Pearson and another person. Read more »

After sending a letter to DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan expressing frustration with his counsel, a defendant decided to continue with his original attorney in a homicide case.  Eric Beasley, 32, is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly committing a hit-and-run of 45-year-old cyclist David Farewell on the 2100 block of Young Street, SE on Sept. Read more »

During the status hearing for defendant Ernest Cleveland, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled that the prosecution must hand over all materials and unredacted paperwork to the defense by April 3.  Cleveland, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly shooting  39-year-old Edward Pearson and another person. Read more »

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Given an expert witness's recommendation and a homicide defendant's outbursts, DC Superior Court Judge  Anthony Epstein authorized the release of the defendant from the DC Jail to St. Read more »

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A homicide defendant turned down independent DNA testing during a status hearing on Jan. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted on Nov.4 a continuance for a hearing on DNA testing and to discuss potential motion deadlines. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge ruled that while not an intentional act of bad faith, the prosecution has committed gross negligence by losing evidence connected to a vehicular homicide.  Eric Beasely, 31, is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of David Farewell on Sept. Read more »

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During an Oct.14 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun determined that a homicide defendant is still on course for trial.  Ernest Cleveland, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly shooting Edward Pearson on Nov 26, 2020. Read more »

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