DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted a prosecutor’s request to test footprint evidence from a 2005 homicide during a motion hearing on April 23.  Michael Wells, 54, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed, second-degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, tampering with physical evidence, and arson. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced two homicide co-defendants to nine years each in prison on April 24.  Jerome Dukes, 35, and Justin Borum, 36, pleaded guilty on Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park determined a homicide defendant was back in compliance with pre-trial release conditions on April 21. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied defense’s motion to withdraw as counsel, and cautioned a homicide defendant to not make a rash decision regarding his trial date on April 21.  Deonte Spicer, 39, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than a year for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of Tyvez Monroe, 27, at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station on the 600 block of Maryland Avenue, SW on Dec. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park set a trial date for a homicide defendant, a separate trial from his brother and co-defendant, on April 23.    Jayden Bracey, 24, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, two counts of assault with attempt to kill while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction for his alleged involvement in the death of Special Police Officer, 42-year-old Angela Washington. Read more »

A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park in a hearing on April 17. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park issued a bench warrant for a homicide defendant held in Georgia for another case on April 15. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park found no probable cause in a “bar fight” stabbing case, reducing the defendant’s charges to simple assault in a preliminary hearing on April 10. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park informed parties on April 10 that a homicide defendant was arrested in Georgia for a new assault case. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park heard arguments on a defense motion to dismiss the case against a homicide defendant case on April 15. Read more »

A murder and conspiracy suspect held elsewhere argued to return to DC for trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park in a hearing on April 15.  Tyjuan McNeal, 29, and Niquan Odumn, 24, are charged with conspiracy for their alleged involvement in criminal activity against a rival crew, “Choppa City,” between Feb. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park asked a defense attorney to file a written request to change a homicide defendant’s release conditions on April 8. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted a defense request to transfer a homicide defendant to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for medical treatment on April 9.  Desmond Barr, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ambria Farmer at the 3300 block of Fort Dupont Drive, SE, on July 13, 2024.  All of Barr’s charges face an aggravating factor of allegedly being committed during his release for a prior offense. Read more »

Despite strong objections from the prosecution, DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted the defense request to delay a homicide trial on April 8. Read more »

In a status hearing on April 3, a homicide defendant’s attorneys said they were planning to request severance of their client’s charges before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park. Read more »