DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park ruled that evidence and testimony from the authorities questioning a homicide defendant would be allowed during trial on April 11.  Faneshia Scott, 38, is charged with seven counts of first-degree cruelty to children and two counts of first-degree murder while the victim was especially vulnerable due to age, for her alleged involvement in the death of her 16-month-old daughter, Rhythm Fields, on the 5400 block of C Street, SE. Read more »

A status hearing for a homicide case was postponed and rescheduled in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 11.  Joshua Allen, 33, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, and carrying a pistol without license outside a home or business. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park postponed his ruling of a probable cause finding in a preliminary hearing for a homicide case on April 10.  Navar Rogers, 17, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in a shooting on the 4200 block of 4th Street, SE, that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Zyion Turner.  Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers responded to reports of a shooting on Sept. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park determined probable cause in the fatal shooting of an ex-lover's new boyfriend on April 8. Read more »

A defendant accused of committing multiple armed robberies, carjacking, and identity thefts in a three year period pleaded not guilty in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 4.  Hanif Brown, 18, is charged with 17 counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, 35 counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, 14 counts of robbery while armed, 12 counts of unauthorized use of a vehicle, three counts of first-degree theft, two counts of armed carjacking, conspiracy, first-degree identity theft of a senior citizen, second-degree theft of a senior citizen, felony credit card fraud of a senior citizen, and unarmed carjacking of a senior citizen for his alleged involvement in a series of crimes that occurred between May 11, 2021 and April 2024, including:  A carjacking on March 25, 2023, on the 1800 block of 14th Street NW, where he is alleged to have stolen a white Lexus SUV from a parking lot. Read more »

The defense representing two fatal shooting co-defendants told DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park they are concerned that the prosecution’s handling of DNA evidence will cause delays, during a hearing on April 7. Read more »

A homicide defendant accepted a plea deal extended by the prosecution before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 7. Read more »

The attorney for a homicide defendant told DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on April 7 that he is worried his client is “spiraling” and not receiving proper treatment.  Jafekka Harris, 33, is charged with second-degree murder for her alleged involvement in the fatal beating of 79-year-old Bettie Duke on the 3100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a carjacking defendant to 84 months, with 12 months suspended, during an April 1 hearing. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a stabbing defendant to 10 years in jail and three years of supervised release on April 4.  On Jan. Read more »

A homicide defendant’s attorney argued against a mental competency finding before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park in a hearing on April 1. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson ruled on April 4 that the prosecution established probable cause to send Quateze Moore's case to a grand jury. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a homicide defendant’s request for release in a detention hearing on April 2. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied multiple motions for severance requested by three homicide co-defendants in a high profile case on April 2.  Johnny Wilkins, 34, Marcel Gavin, 37, Kharee Jackson, 31, Earl Robinson, 32, and Darryl Little, 30, are charged with three counts of first-degree murder while armed, premeditated first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, three counts of robbery while armed, nine counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and conspiracy for their alleged involvement in a mass shooting that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Albert Smith, Jr. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park delayed a preliminary hearing on March 28 to consider correcting or reducing a sentence in a homicide case with a pending plea deal. Read more »