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Judge Allows Prosecutors to Display Tattoos Identifying Homicide Defendant

March 29, 2024 — Rohan Naval, Mia Kimm

On March 29, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ruled on defense motions to exclude photo and text evidence from a homicide defendant’s trial. Oscar Ramos, 34, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault with intent to kill while armed, for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 50-year-old Pedro Alvarado on May 28, 2015, on Interstate 295 North at exit one, in Southwest DC. Read more »

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Judge Detains Two Homicide Defendants During Initial Presentment Proceeding

March 28, 2024 — Grace Nardei

On March 27, DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann found probable cause for two homicide defendants making their initial court appearance and ordered them detained. Read more »

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Judge Limits Mention of Gang Connection in Murder Trial

March 20, 2024 — Rohan Naval

On March 19, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted a motion that prohibited the prosecution from specifically mentioning the defendant's alleged involvement in a gang. Read more »

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Victim Shot 52 Times–Judge Finds Probable Cause in Homicide

March 14, 2024 — Kiliane Gateau

On March 14, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator of a 2022 homicide in which the victim was shot 52 times. Wonell Jones Jr., 36 is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of 33-year-old Audora Williams. Read more »

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Judge Finds Probable Cause of Homicide at a Party

March 14, 2024 — Sam Chodorow

On March 13, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found probable cause that a defendant was the perpetrator in a homicide. Charles D. Read more »

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Judge Denies Evidence Said to Identify Homicide Defendant

March 13, 2024 — Ashley Fajardo Perez

On March 12, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied the prosecution’s motion to admit evidence regarding identification of a homicide defendant. Read more »

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Judge Finds Probable Cause in Homicide Case

March 13, 2024 — Sam Chodorow

On March 13, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found probable cause that a homicide defendant was the perpetrator in the incident. Charles D. Read more »

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Judge Orders Full Mental Competency Exam for Shooting Defendant

March 8, 2024 — Mia Kimm

On March 8, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ordered a full mental competency examination for a non-fatal shooting defendant to see if can work with his lawyer and understand the charges against him. Read more »

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