A DC Superior Court judge denied releasing a defendant who is concerned about his health in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Dexter Brown was brought before the court in two cases on July 21. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge ruled that there is probable cause to bring a manslaughter case to trial. Read more »

On July 8, a defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual abuse. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge modified a defendant’s release conditions July 8 after reasserting another judge's finding of probable cause.  A 61-year-old defendant was charged with second-degree child sex abuse on June 19. Read more »

Two co-defendants received more time to review a plea offer from the prosecution on June 23. Read more »

A defense attorney requested that a judge schedule another hearing, so he could have more time to determine a way to share evidence with his client, who is currently detained in the DC Jail. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge postponed setting a trial date for three co-defendants, saying that the suspension of jury trials due to COVID-19 prevented him from being able to do so. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge declared a murder defendant incompetent to stand trial. Read more »

On June 18, a DC Superior Court judge postponed the Department of Behavioral Health’s request to release a defendant from DC's psychiatric institution until he is deemed competent. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge denied a defendant's fifth motion for release, arguing that he is a threat to the community’s safety.  Tony Horne, 39, is charged with conspiracy, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, second-degree burglary while armed, kidnapping while armed, robbery while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, first-degree theft, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute while armed, assault on a police officer while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm while armed, carrying a pistol without licence outside of home or business, possession of a unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to six months all of which was suspended. Read more »

A defendant, who had already been denied release twice before, was granted release under high intensity supervision program (HISP) on June 9. Read more »

On June 1, judges at the DC Superior Courthouse did not release any DC Jail detainees. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a murder defendant to serve 10 years in prison William Alexander Marrouquin Gallardo pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for allegedly assaulting  Noe Alberto Gallardo Ponce on the 1600 block of New Jersey Avenue, NW on Nov. Read more »

DC Superior Court judge pushed a case forward to decide if there is enough evidence for a murder defendant to stand trial. Read more »