DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt arraigned co-defendants Dijon Williams and Daivion Williams on conspiracy, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, and carrying a pistol without a license outside home/business.  The charges stem from a homicide on July 21, 2020, when Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 4100 block of 14th Street, NW. Read more »

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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt arraigned a defendant on first-degree murder while armed and possession of firearm during a crime of violence. Read more »

During a July 22 hearing, a defendant pleaded guilty to one count voluntary manslaughter while armed.  On Feb. Read more »

A murder defendant waived his right to independently test DNA evidence ahead of his trial.  Maurice Johnson, 23, allegedly shot 38-year-old Lamar Walters on Jan. Read more »

During a July 7 hearing, a murder defendant rejected a plea offer in connection to a 2021 shooting.  Shaka Haltiwanger is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 39-year-old Anthony Kelly on Sept. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson continued a motion hearing on June 23 to give the prosecution more time to gather evidence. Read more »

A felony sex abuse defendant was evaluated during a hearing to determine his competency. Read more »

A defendant who pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon will not spend any time behind bars. Read more »

Three sentencings under the Youth Rehabilitation Act were rescheduled on May 7. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt dismissed the charges against Keya Harrington for being a fugitive from justice. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt dismissed the case against Gary Heuraux who was charged with being a fugitive of justice on April 15. Read more »

The lead detective for a homicide case testified about evidence collected during the defendant’s trial before DC Superior Court Rainey Brandt on Dec. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Bryant sentenced a defendant in a homicide case to 27 years in prison on Nov. Read more »