D.C. Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe Archives

Murder Defendant Misses Court Appearance

Details During a felony status conference on Nov, 26 a murder defendant failed to appear. Michael “Miesha” Hines is charged with second-degree murder while armed with a firearm for allegedly shooting... Read More

Courthouse Brawl Breaks Out Between Families After Murder Hearing

Details A brawl broke out between the family of a victim and the family of a murder defendant after the defendant pleaded guilty. Davon R. Peyton, 27, pleaded guilty to... Read More

Prosecution Extends Joint Plea Deal to Murder Defendant

Details A prosecutor put a plea deal on the record for a murder defendant who is being tried for two crimes in Maryland and DC. Reginald Turner, 34, is charged with... Read More

Prosecution Shifts Attitude Towards Releasing Murder Defendant

Details On Nov. 1, a prosecutor told a DC Superior Court judge that he thinks a murder defendant should be released. Jordan Smith, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed... Read More

Prosecution Requests Second Competency Exam

Details A prosecutor requested that a murder defendant go through another competency exvaluation because the first one was unsatisfactory. Daryl Thompson, who is also known as Darryl Tomkins, is charged with first-degree... Read More

Prosecution Not Working to Level They Are Supposed To, Judge Says

Details On Oct. 28, a judge considered the prosecution’s motion to continue a murder case after discussing why counsel is taking so long to prepare for trial. Jordan Smith, 32, is... Read More

Defendant Rejects Plea Deal

Details During a felony status hearing Oct. 29, a murder defendant rejected a plea deal. Tony McClam, 29, is charged with first – degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing 11-year-old... Read More

Judge Finds Substantial Probability in Case of Police Employee

Details A judge found substantial proabability for first-degree murder while armed and assault with intent to kill while armed for a former Metropolital Police Department (MPD) civilian employee. Ronnika Jennings, 41,... Read More

Murder Defendant Pleads Not-Guilty to Nine Felony Charges

Details A murder defendant entered a plea of not-guilty to nine felony charges. Barry Marable is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence,... Read More

Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Offer in 15-year-old’s Death

Details A murder defendant rejected a plea offer at a status hearing on Oct. 25. Daquan Gray,17, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,possession of a firearm during a crime of... Read More

Judge Ponders New Counsel Appointment

Details On Oct. 23, A DC Superior Court judge said he is considering whether or not to appoint a public defender as co-counsel in a murder case because of a possible... Read More

Murder Defendant Not Competent To Stand Trial, Report Says

Details On Oct. 21, a murder defendant’s mental health evaluation revealed that she is still not competent to stand trial. Alisa Randall, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for... Read More