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A DC Superior Court judge issued three bench warrants during the seven pretrial and probation hearings over which he presided on Nov. Read more »

A prosecutor dismissed a defendant’s felony case, in which she was charged with breaking out of prison, in exchange for pleading guilty in four misdemeanor cases.  Erika Sellars pleaded guilty to simple assault, destruction of property, possession of PCP and a bail violation. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge decided to postpone a defendant’s sentencing hearing so that he could prove that he can comply with release conditions.  Maurice Beckham, 19, pleaded guilty to unauthorized use of a vehicle, fleeing a law enforcement officer and destruction of property less than $1,000 in February. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court judge placed a defendant on home confinement after he failed to comply with the terms of his probation. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge continued a preliminary hearing for two defendants charged with armed carjacking and robbery while armed with a firearm. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge denied a defendant’s motion for release on July 9, questioning his ability to comply with release conditions.  Erik Stewart is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm. Read more »

A judge denied a release request for a defendant who has chronic health issues and says he is not being given adequate treatment at the DC jail. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge denied June 29 a request for release from a defendant charged with assault with the intent to kill. Read more »

After deliberating for two days, a jury found a man guilty of two murders.  Terik McLeod was found guilty of second-degree murder while armed for shooting Devaun Drayton, 17, on the 700 block of 26th Street, NE in 2004. Read more »

A witness said a man was targeted twice because he was allegedly cooperating with police.  Terik McLeod, 33, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggrivating circumstances for allegedly shooting Carlton Fisher on Oct. Read more »

During a murder trial July 9, an eyewitness identified the defendant as the shooter in a 2004 homicide. Read more »