On April 11, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun heard testimony from a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) lead detective during a preliminary hearing to determine probable cause in an apparent revenge murder. Read more »

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During an April 14 felony arraignment, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe arraigned a homicide defendant on five charges including first-degree murder while armed.  Seaun McDowney, 19, allegedly murdered 20-year-old Marquette White on the 3800 block of Commodore Joshua Barney Drive, NE on Jan. Read more »

During a sentencing hearing on April 7, the prosecutor described the defendant as a “wonderful person” when giving her sentencing recommendations. Read more »

Defense attorney Roderick Thompson said he wants to conduct DNA testing on evidence in a murder case. Read more »

In spite of defense lawyer objections,  DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe granted a prosecution request for more time to prepare Grand Jury indictments against two murder suspects.  Seaun McDowney and Maurice Williams are both charged with murder while armed for their alleged connection to the murder of Marquette White. Read more »

At a felony status conference on March 3, the defense threatened to request a defendant’s release and appeal a homicide case after the prosecution failed to deliver an indictment but requested an extension. Read more »

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Johnwann Elliot was officially arraigned on Feb. Read more »

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