During a motions hearing June 27, a judge denied the defense’s motion to suppress a murder defendant's identification in material evidence.  Gary Proctor is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol outside a home or business and unlawful possession of ammunition for allegedly shooting Jerome Diggs, 42. Read more »

During a status hearing June 24, a DC Superior Court judge allowed a murder defendant to travel with her family. Read more »

During a motions hearing for a 2015 murder case, counsel told a judge about issues with contacting witnesses involved with the case. Read more »

Following a ruling Feb. Read more »

After a murder defendant requested a new attorney, a judge rescheduled his trial date, for a second time.  Clinton Womack is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the death of Terry Crutchfield on the 1500 block of Olive Street, NE in 2016. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a man Sept. Read more »

During closing statements in a murder trial, a prosecutor told the jury that the law “compelled” them to find the defendant guilty. Read more »

After deliberating for less than a day, a jury found Aug. Read more »

During a murder trial, a Metropolitan Police Department reserve officer admitted to moving a cell phone at a crime scene before he realized it was evidence. Read more »

During a status hearing June 18, a man accused of fatally shooting his cousin presented a letter requesting new counsel to DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson. Read more »

Defense counsel requests more time to find a key witness that would provide important information on a murder defendant's mental health. Read more »

Did the defendant of a deadly assault intentionally mean to kill a father of two? Read more »

As a murder trial against a 27-year-old who fatally assaulted a father of two daughters persists, the prosecution and defense tackle whether movement of the decedent’s body resulted in his death. Read more »