Newly appointed defense attorney, Kevin Mosley, requested a date for a status hearing to familiarize himself with a murder involving a lover's quarrel. Read more »

The owner of a home where a double murder took place testified in a May 2 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt he was in the house when the crime occurred. Read more »

The defense disparaged a key eyewitness’s credibility in a murder trial after revealing inconsistencies in her testimony, and citing her prior conviction for perjury.  Alphonso Walker, 45, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, two counts of first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to commit a robbery, six counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of attempting to commit robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in connection to the death of Dalonte Wilson, 23, and Antone Brown, 44, near the 400 block of 61st Street, NE on April 25, 2018.  During the incident, three individuals were in the home where the shooting took place. Read more »

On May 1, DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe was presented evidence of homicide to assist his ruling on probable cause.  Tre’quan Nelson, 23, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a shooting that claimed 34-year-old Delonte King’s life on Nov. Read more »

On April 27, the defense attempted to show Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives’ failure to probe other suspects during the investigation for a double homicide case.  Alphonso Walker, 45, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, two counts of first-degree murder while armed while committing or attempting to commit a robbery, six counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of attempt to commit robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction in connection to the death of Delonte Wilson, 23, and Antone Brown, 44, near the 400 block of 61st Street, NE on April 25, 2018.  The prosecution questioned an MPD detective who participated in the search of Walker's home after a search warrant had been issued. Read more »

On April 26, defense revealed its defense strategy by asking the prosecution’s witness about possible perpetrators who were thought to be suspects during a homicide investigation. Read more »

On April 25, three expert witnesses testified regarding their involvement in the investigation of the scene  where Delonte Wilson and Antone Brown were killed. Read more »

In order for trial to start DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a murder defendant's previously filed motion before DC Superior Court Judge Marsia Demeo. Read more »

On April 21, parties continued jury selection on what was supposed to be the first day of trial.   Alphonso Walker, 46, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Delonte Wilson,23, and Antone Brown,44, near the 400 block of 61st Street, NE on April 25, 2018.  Parties were not able to reach the jurors' threshold number, out of the beginning 80-juror panel, to go on to final jury selection because too many jurors already set plans for various reasons, including the Memorial Day holiday. Read more »

On April 19, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt walked out of the courtroom leaving attorneys to argue among themselves.    Alphonso Walker, 45, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection to the death of Delonte Wilson,23, and Antone Brown,44, near the 400 block of 61st Street, NE on April 25, 2018.  Defense counsel Prescott Loveland requested the prosecution tell the defense who they plan to call as witnesses  24 hours in advance. Read more »

A homicide defendant was one of several passengers on a prisoner transport bus when it was involved in an accident on April 13. Read more »

In an April 10 hearing, a defendant appeared in front of DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt and began setting up a self-defense argument in a homicide case. Read more »

During a preliminary hearing on April 3, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt granted a continuance in the case after negotiations stalled. Read more »

During a March 27 status hearing, a defendant complained about his treatment at a jail in Northern Neck, VA.  The 44-year-old defendant is charged with multiple counts, including first-degree burglary while armed, counts of first-degree sexual abuse while armed, first-degree sexual abuse, and one count of first-degree child sexual abuse, kidnapping, assault with a dangerous weapon, and obstruction. The defendant is also charged in a felony domestic violence case. Read more »

A lead detective in a homicide case testified about evidence linking 25-year-old Demonte Gibson to the crime during a March 27 preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Read more »