A defense counsel requested time to hire an expert to evaluate a homicide defendant's mental state based on a Department of Behavior Health (DBH) finding their client mentally competent. Read more »

A homicide defendant rejected a second plea deal and scheduled a trial date before DC Superior Court Judge Micheal O’Keefe.  Jaykell Mason, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and assault on a police officer while armed in connection to the death of 29-year-old Terence Dantzler that occurred on Feb. Read more »

On June 23, a defendant in a homicide case rejected a plea offer from the prosecution, opting instead to proceed with trial.  Jaykell Mason, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and assault on a police officer while armed in connection to the death of 29-year-old Terence Dantzler. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a felony arraignment for a murder defendant as the case approaches indictment.  Jaykell Mason is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 29-year-old Terence Dantzler on the 700 block of 8th Street, NW, on Feb. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a hearing for experts to testify about a murder defendant's competency to stand trial. Read more »

At the defense’s request, a DC Superior Court judge extended a murder defendant’s stay at St. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge ordered a continuance for a hearing set to determine the competency of a homicide defendant. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court judge scheduled hearings to move forward with four murder cases. Read more »

As of March 11, 2020, there have been 31 homicides in the District. Read more »

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During a preliminary hearing on March 4, a defense attorney requested a continuance in order to go through all of the evidence material. Read more »

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide and police involved shooting that occurred on the 700 block of 8th Street, NW. Read more »

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