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Judge Approves Defense Request for Another Competency Screening
On March 29, the defense requested their own expert conduct a mental competency screening for a homicide suspect before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. Read more »
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On March 29, the defense requested their own expert conduct a mental competency screening for a homicide suspect before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. Read more »
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On Jan.10, a motion hearing regarding the dismissal of a homicide case was continued before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. Read more »
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Editor's note: On May 30, a jury acquitted Devonte Brothers of all charges connected to the homicide of Deron Leake. Read more »
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Editor’s note: On May 30, 2024 a jury acquitted Devonte Brothers of all charges connected to the homicide of Deron Leake. Read more »
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On July 18, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein found probable cause that a defendant was engaged in a mass shooting. Byron Matthews,18, is charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for allegedly aiding and abetting a mass shooting, April 21, on the 500 block of LeBaum Street, SE and 2900 block of 2nd Street, SE. According to court documents, Matthews drove between two crime scenes assisting three unknown accomplices commit the shootings. Prosecutors called a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective to the stand to review fourteen closed circuit TV recordings of events before and after the shooting. In one of the videos, a blue Mercedes Benz is seen crossing the street, soon after, dozens of gunshots are heard. Read more »
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During a felony arraignment on May 26, the prosecution argued the defense made "bold allegations" claiming the wrongful use of the defendant's medical records and not providing him adequate healthcare. Read more »
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During a March 3 arraignment, a defendant pleaded not guilty to six charges in connection to a 2022 case. Dominique Brown-Young, 21, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor, and three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, in connection to the fatal shooting of Deshaun Cupid, 30. Read more »
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During a felony status conference hearing on Feb. Read more »
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