DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz ruled on June 26 not to allow prosecutors’ late-filed evidence in a homicide trial.  Gerald Brevard, 34, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill in a bias-related crime, aggravated assault knowingly in a bias-related crime, five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, three counts of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, mayhem in a bias-related crime, and destruction of property worth less than $1,000. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied release for a defendant accused of stabbing two victims in a domestic violence incident in a hearing on June 26.  Lester Pendarvis, 26, is charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly grave risk while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, first-degree cruelty to children while armed, threatening to kidnap or injure a person while armed, and two counts of simple assault. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz said on June 26 that he will reconsider stabbing defendant Christopher Moore’s sentencing after four more months of home confinement. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz maintained a non-fatal shooting defendant’s release conditions on June 22 despite GPS monitoring violations.  Meyona Rorie, 25, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly grave risk, and assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 3600 block of Ames Street, NE, on Aug. Read more »

A homicide defendant accepted a deal extended by prosecutors, pleading guilty to second-degree murder while armed before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on June 22. Read more »

A stabbing defendant accepted a plea deal in a June 24 status hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz dismissed a first-degree murder charge but found probable cause for second-degree murder in a preliminary hearing on June 15. Read more »

A defense attorney asked the prosecution for more time to discuss a plea agreement with their client in a homicide case before DC Superior Judge Neal Kravitz on June 18. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz deemed a stabbing defendant mentally competent to stand trial in a hearing on June 18 while keeping him institutionalized. Read more »

A stabbing defendant did not attend his scheduled hearing before DC Superior Judge Neal Kravitz on June 18, after declining a mental competency exam.  Rubin Holman, 32, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and aggravated assault knowingly while armed, for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on Oct. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied release for a first-degree murder suspect with a criminal past in a detention hearing on June 17. Read more »

A man accused of a mass shooting pleaded with DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz to release him during a hearing on June 12.  Rennwel Mantock, 31, is charged with six counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, six counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, six counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, 18 counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz maintained the release conditions for a homicide defendant on June 12 after she removed her GPS ankle monitor and violated her home confinement requirement.  Shawnta Aiken, 52, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for her alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Richard Walker, 56, on the 3000 block of P Street, SE, on Nov. Read more »

A defense attorney in DC Superior Court Neal Kravitz’s courtroom said she intends to challenge an evaluation by the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) that found a stabbing defendant mentally competent to stand trial. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz found probable cause two suspects committed murder and denied the release of one in a co-defendant case during a preliminary hearing June 16. Read more »