David Knight Archives - D.C. Witness

Prosecution Should ‘Apologize for Wasting Your Time,’ Says Defense in Homicide

Details During closing statements for a fatal shooting, the defense complained that the prosecution was wasting the jury’s time before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Feb. 5. Ronald Wallace,... Read More

Detective Says Clothing Links Suspect to a Homicide

Details The lead detective testified that clothing worn by the defendants ties them to a homicide during trial on Feb. 3 before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park. Ronald Wallace, 48,... Read More

Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 20 Years for ‘Shocking and Brutal’ Domestic Killing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan sentenced a homicide defendant to 20 years of imprisonment on Dec. 13. On May 29, Daniel Fleetwood, 30, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while... Read More

Murder Defendant Awaiting Trial Due to Medical Issues

By Varshana Ramnarine [former] - October 7, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details A murder defendant appeared virtually as the parties considered a trial date in relation to his ongoing medical condition in front of DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on Oct.... Read More

Murder Defendant Warned On Drug Testing

By Alishba Kamran [former] - September 17, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan reminded a homicide defendant that he must comply with all release conditions, including testing negative for drugs, during a hearing on Sept. 17. Terrance... Read More

Murder Defendant Ordered to Have Frequent Drug Testing

Details Drug testing compliance was the issue before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan in an Aug. 21 hearing about a murder case. Terrance Barnes, 35, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Jury Acquits Man of Murder in An Uber

Details A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein’s courtroom found a man not guilty of a murder on Aug. 1. Jarvis Jackson, 42, was charged with first-degree premeditated murder... Read More

Case Acquitted: ‘This Is Not a Murder Mystery,’ Says Defense Attorney of Prosecution’s Case

Details Editor’s note: On Aug. 1, a jury acquitted Jarvis Jackson of all charges connected to the homicide of Deont’e Minor. Through closing arguments, parties quarreled about a motive in a... Read More

Case Acquitted: Prosecution Says Homicide Defendant Was, ‘Judge, Jury and Executioner’

Details Editor’s note: On Aug. 1, a jury acquitted Jarvis Jackson of all charges connected to the homicide of Deont’e Minor. Parties in a homicide case delivered closing arguments to a... Read More

Case Acquitted: Relative of Homicide Victim Testifies He Robbed Suspect

Details Editor’s note: On Aug. 1, a jury acquitted Jarvis Jackson of all charges connected to the homicide of Deont’e Minor. A homicide victim’s cousin testified about his involvement in a... Read More

Judge Grants Continuance in Co-Defendant Homicide Trial for Lack of Defense Lawyers

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted a defendant’s request to postpone his trial on July 2 due to an acute shortage of available attorneys from the DC Public Defender... Read More

Murder Defendant Rejects Global Plea Deal

Details A defendant in a homicide case rejected a global plea deal relating to two other cases at a hearing on April 20 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Anthony... Read More