A defendant, accused of helping her boyfriend avoid arrest for his involvement in a homicide, pleaded guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Oct. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park sentenced a homicide defendant to 24 years following emotional impact statements from the victim's family on Aug. Read more »

A jury found a homicide defendant guilty in a killing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on March 19.  Nyjell Outler, 22, was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his involvement in the murder of Demetris Johnson, 21, on March 20, 2021 on the unit block of Madison Street, NE at a gender reveal party. Read more »

Parties delivered closing statements for a homicide trial in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on March 13.  Nyjell Outler, 22, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in the murder of Demetris Johnson, 21, on March 20, 2021 on the unit block of Madison Street, NE at a gender reveal party. Read more »

A witness’ refusal to testify before a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom interrupted the trial for more than 30 minutes on March 12. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park reminded courtroom visitors to stay calm and avoid interacting with witnesses after a fight broke out during a turbulent murder trial proceeding on March 11. Read more »

Multiple witnesses, including a forensic data analyst, testified before a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on March 10.  Nyjell Outler, 22, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in the murder of Demetris Johnson, 21, on March 20, 2021 on the unit block of Madison Street, NE at a gender reveal party. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park ruled in a March 5 hearing that prosecutors in a fatal shooting trial can play a 911 call during their opening statements. Read more »

As part of the prosecution's ongoing case, a homicide victim’s mother testified about her son’s character in front of a jury in DC Superior court Judge Jason Park’s courtroom on March 6.  Nyjell Outler, 22, is charged with first-degree murder premeditated while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, agg1ravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for his alleged involvement in the murder of Demetris Johnson, 21, on March 20, 2021 on the unit block of Madison Street, NE at a gender reveal party. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park delayed a jury trial on March 3 by two days after granting the prosecution's request for help looking for a material witness.   Nyjell Outler, 22, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault with a dangerous weapon. Read more »

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