A witness’ refusal to testify before a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom interrupted the trial for more than 30 minutes on March 12. Read more »

As part of the prosecution's ongoing case, a homicide victim’s mother testified about her son’s character in front of a jury in DC Superior court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on March 6.  Nyjell Outler, 22, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, agg1ravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in the murder of Demetris Johnson, 21, on March 20, 2021 on the unit block of Madison Street, NE at a gender reveal party. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park delayed a jury trial on March 3 by two days after granting the prosecution's request for help looking for a material witness.   Nyjell Outler, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault with a dangerous weapon. Read more »

A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty to all indictment charges on Feb. Read more »

Teenage co-defendants, charged in connection to another teen’s death, accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors on Oct. Read more »

A carjacking defendant who went on a crime spree was sentenced to 12 years incarceration with three years of supervised release before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe on Oct. Read more »

A homicide defendant requested release on condition of 24-hour home confinement and GPS monitoring after his trial was scheduled for next year during a Sept. Read more »

A carjacking defendant accepted a plea agreement extended by the prosecution in front of DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on Aug. Read more »

A 17-year-old boy charged as an adult in a series of carjackings was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on May 21.   According to a release from the DC US Attorney’s office, on May 16, Montello Washington was indicted on one count of armed carjacking, two counts of armed robbery, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, unauthorized use of a vehicle in order to commit crimes of violence, and possession of a firearm during crimes of violence. Read more »

On March 12, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered mental competency evaluations for two juveniles, charged as adults under Title 16, in connection to a homicide.  Marlan Smith and Anthony Monroe, both 17, are charged with first-degree murder while armed for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Antonio Cunningham on Sept. Read more »

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On Oct 16, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denied two defense motions in connection to a homicide case.  Malachi McFarland, 23, and co-defendant Andre Smith are charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Kerry Odoms on April 15, 2021, on the 3300 block of 10th Place, SE.  Both defendants' attorneys had filed motions requesting separate trials for different reasons.  Thomas Key, Smith’s defense attorney, filed a motion stating that he would not be ready for the trial date that was previously set in November--that was denied by Judge Okun because a new trial date was set. Read more »

At a status hearing on April 6, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt dismissed five of six charges without prejudice against a defendant in a homicide case. Read more »

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