A DC Superior Court judge ruled that a murder case has enough evidence to go to trial. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge held one murder defendant during presentments on Sept. Read more »

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives have made an arrest in relation to a July homicide. Read more »

Flanked by federal and DC law enforcement officials, US Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro laid out a nine-count indictment against Elias Rodriguez, 31, accused in the murder of two Israeli embassy staffers and the wounding of two other victims.   Pirro branded the shootings a hate crime targeting Israeli citizens and by implication people of the Jewish faith.    “He [Rodriguez] demonstrated this hatred, through his words, death to Israel and his violent actions,” said Pirro of a manifesto the suspect reportedly posted on social media.  Pirro said the case is being referred to US Attorney General Pam Bondi for consideration of the death penalty.  All the victims were gunned down at a diplomatic reception on May 21 at the Capital Jewish Museum on the 500 block of 3rd Street, NW.  Rodriguez reportedly purchased a ticket for the event. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover agreed with the prosecution and denied the defense’s request for the release of a carjacking defendant. Read more »

On Jan. Read more »

A non-fatal shooting trial resumed with the lead detective’s testimony in DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt's courtroom on Jan. Read more »

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During a sentencing hearing on April 7, the prosecutor described the defendant as a “wonderful person” when giving her sentencing recommendations. Read more »

A murder defendant’s motion for release was denied on April 23. Read more »

Judges didn’t release as many homicide defendants in 2019 as they did in 2018, data shows According to  DC Code, Washington, DC criminal defendants cannot be held in jail from an inability to pay bail.  The specific DC code language states that the decision to release a defendant falls to a Superior Court judge:  A judicial officer shall order the pretrial release of a defendant  subject to: (A) Condition that the person not commit a local, state, or federal crime during the period of release; and (B) Least restrictive further condition, or combination of conditions, that the judicial officer determines will reasonably assure the appearance of the person as required and the safety of any other person and the community.  These conditions can include maintaining or seeking employment, maintaining or beginning an educational program, or restrictions on personal associations, travel or residence among others.  Several homicide defendants are released to the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). Read more »

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