Antonio Gardiner Archives

Defendant’s Murder Charge Dismissed Per Plea Deal

Details A man initially charged with murder pleaded pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit armed robbery after making a deal with the prosecution. Darnell Rackett, 20, was initially charged... Read More

Trial for Juvenile Charged with Murder and Accessory After the Fact Delayed Once Again

Details During a trial readiness hearing on May 25, a DC Superior Court Judge granted a request to delay a juvenile’s trial once again due to evidence delays. The juvenile is... Read More

Judge Joins Homicide Cases and Sets Trial Dates for Juvenile Despite Evidence Concerns

Details On April 20, a DC Superior Court judge ruled to join a juvenile’s two pending homicide cases, setting a trial date in both cases for June. The juvenile is charged... Read More

Judge Vacates Mental Observation Hearing

Details A DC Superior Court judge vacated a mental observation hearing for a murder defendant. Darnell Rackett, 19, was charged for the July 4, 2020, shooting death of Antonio Gardiner, 36,... Read More

Judge Vacates Mental Observation Hearing

Details A DC Superior Court judge vacated a mental observation hearing for a murder defendant. Darnell Rackett, 19, was charged for the July 4, 2020, shooting death of Antonio Gardiner, 36,... Read More

Judge Denies Defense’s Motion to Suppress ID of Juvenile in Murder Case

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 8, 2021
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details On March 8, a DC judge rejected defense counsel’s motion to suppress identifications made by two officers in relation to a juvenile who is charged with murder. The juvenile is... Read More

Judge Continues Hearing for Decision to Suppress Witnesses Identification of Juvenile in Homicide Case

Details On Feb. 22, a DC judge continued a hearing for more information from defense counsel regarding a motion to suppress two officers’ identifications of a juvenile defendant who is charged... Read More

Judge Hears 3 Murder Cases

Details On Feb. 18, DC Superior Court Judge Jonathan Pittman presided over hearings for three murder cases. Christian Arndt, 28, is accused of beating his 54-year-old father, Donald Arndt, to death... Read More

Defense Requests Forensic Exam for Murder Defendant

Details On Jan. 19, a defense attorney in a murder case requested a forensic psych exam for her client. Darnell Rackett is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the fatal... Read More

Judge Holds 4 and Releases 25 During Initial Hearings

Details On Nov. 11, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe held four defendants and released 25 during initial hearings. Those held include Darnell Rackett, who is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Sets Trial Date for Juvenile Charged with 1st-Degree Murder

Details On Oct. 8, a DC judge scheduled a trial date for a juvenile charged with first-degree murder while armed and carrying a pistol without a license. DC Superior Court Judge... Read More

Juvenile Charged with Murder Rejects Plea Deal

Details On Oct. 1, a juvenile rejected the prosecution’s plea offer. The juvenile is being charged with first-degree murder and carrying a pistol without a license for allegedly shooting 36-year-old Antonio... Read More