During a sentencing hearing on March 24, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt sentenced a defendant to 35 years in prison.  Edward Brown, 60, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder while armed of a senior citizen and robbery while armed of a senior citizen in the stabbing of Michael Mahoney, 71, on Feb. Read more »

During a probation show cause hearing on March 24, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt terminated a defendant’s probation, leading to his release.  Samuel Felton, 26, is charged with first-degree burglary while armed and assault with intent to kill while armed for robbing and firing a shot at a couple. Read more »

During a status hearing on March 24, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt accepted a defendant’s plea in a murder case. Read more »

During a trial on March 14, one of the witnesses demonstrated how a gun works in front of the jury. Read more »

On day one of a jury trial, counsel gave their opening statements as the prosecution called four witnesses in murder case on March 8. Read more »

During a March 6 status hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt imposed a stay-away order upon hearing that a homicide defendant made contact with the victim’s family.  Edward Brown, 60, is being held in connection to the murder of 77-year-old Michael Mahoney on the 2300 block of 11th Street NW on Feb. Read more »

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A defendant charged with sexually assaulting three woman expressed discontent with issues he is having with getting placed into a facility that could provide him with mental health treatment. Read more »

Parties had a lengthy debate on whether the language used by expert witnesses should be altered to be more comprehensible by the jury during a Feb. Read more »

A trial readiness hearing was held for an upcoming homicide trial to discuss deadlines and witnesses.  Nelson Davis, 19, is charged with second-degree murder while armed and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence offenses committed during release for allegedly shooting Jason Ford on the 1700 block of West Virginia Avenue, NE on Aug. Read more »

Both the defense and prosecution met to provide their updates on each side of the case for an impending homicide trial. Read more »

A defendant in a murder case is scheduled to proceed with trial five years after the initial murder occurred.  Thirty-two-year-old Brian Wooden is charged with two counts of first-degree cruelty to children and two counts of felony murder for the death of his girlfriend's son, one-year-old Carter Sanders, on May 26, 2018, on the 4700 block of Benning Road, SE.  Wooden’s attorney, Marnitta King, confirmed alongside the prosecution that they are prepared to move forward with trial, which is set to begin on June 12.  DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt informed the prosecution and defense that motions will be due on April 7 and any responses by May 12 for the case to be ready for trial.  On the night of May 16, 2018, Sanders was found unresponsive on the 4700 block of Benning Road, SE. Read more »