DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park disagreed with a report on a defendant’s competency in a mental observation hearing on June 26.  Alicia Faison, 35, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on April 22 on the 4000 block of G Street, SE. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted a defendant's request for a new defense attorney during a felony status conference on June 25.  Michael Burke, 45, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing of the victim during a street fight on the 1700 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE on April 16.  Burke requested his current defense attorney, Martin Rosendorf, be removed stating that his constitutional rights were being violated.  Judge Park granted Burke’s request for new counsel but warned that he will be less inclined to do so again in the future.  Judge Park also ordered Burke to sign up for DC Pretrial Services and complete a psychological assessment, necessary to expedite the appointment of a new lawyer. Read more »

A defense attorney requested a continuance due to a temporary halt in DNA testing at the DC Public Defender Service (PDS) office before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park in a hearing on June 25.  Demonte Gibson, 26, is charged with assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, and obstruction of justice for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, NW on Dec. Read more »

A status hearing on June 3 before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe was extended to debate a proposed sanction on lost video evidence used in the investigation of a murder case. Read more »

A shooting defendant was arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park, on May 8.  Mekhi Wilkins, 18, is charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, possession of an unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition, for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Jan. Read more »

On April 15, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein heard testimony from a victim’s widow in a patricide trial allegedly sparked by an argument over five dollars' worth of marijuana.  Stephon Williams, 32, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in the shooting of his 49-year-old father Stephen Magruder on Sept. Read more »

On April 11, witness testimonies continued before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein in a domestic fatal shooting stemming from an alleged dispute over a five dollars worth of marijuana. Read more »

On April 2, a non-fatal shooting defendant asserted his right to independently test DNA evidence before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park.   Demonte Gibson, 26, is charged with assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, and obstruction of justice for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, NW on Dec. Read more »

On March 29, DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a non-fatal shooting and carjacking defendant to seven years of incarceration. Read more »

On March 8, DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause in a non-fatal shooting case. Read more »

On March 6, before DC Superior Judge Jason Park, a shooting defendant rejected a plea offer extended by the prosecution.  Shawnette Greene, 48, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, robbery while armed, and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident. Read more »

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