Derek Turner Archives - D.C. Witness

Jury Releases Guilty Verdict in Homicide Case

Details On Dec. 14, a jury delivered their verdict for three defendants in connection to several shootings that occurred in 2017. The jury found Derek Turner guilty after an eight-week trial... Read More

Jury Continues Deliberations in Homicide Case

Details After an 8-week homicide trial that included over 80 witnesses, the jury continued deliberations during a Nov. 30 hearing. Derek Turner, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful... Read More

Defense Gives Closing Arguments in Homicide Trial

Details Rounding out the eighth week of a triple-defendant homicide trial, the defense presented their closing statements on Nov. 17. Derek Turner, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, unlawful... Read More

Prosecution Delivers Closing Arguments in Murder Trial

Details The prosecution delivered closing arguments on Nov. 16 after an 8-week murder trial that included over 80 witnesses. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree... Read More

Phone Records Connect Co-Defendants in Murder Case

Details During a Nov. 14 trial, four witnesses testified on evidence presented to the jury. Derek Turner, 31, is charged with first-degree murder while armed and conspiracy and Ronnika Jennings, 44,... Read More

Prosecution Presents Interrogation Video Between Defendant and Witness

Details During a Nov. 10 hearing, two witnesses testified on evidence presented to the jury. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while armed and conspiracy... Read More

Prosecution Displays Telephone Calls Between Homicide Defendant and His Former Girlfriend

Details During a Nov. 9 murder trial, the prosecution displayed audio recordings of telephone calls between a defendant and his former girlfriend. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are... Read More

Prosecution Displays Telephone Calls Between Homicide Defendant and His Former Girlfriend

Details During a Nov. 9 murder trial, the prosecution displayed audio recordings of telephone calls between a defendant and his former girlfriend. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are... Read More

3 Witnesses Speak of Victim’s Wounds, Police Records in Murder Trial

Details During a Nov. 8 proceeding, three expert witnesses testified on evidence presented to the jury. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession... Read More

Judge Postpones Trial Due To Absence Of Two Jurors

Details During a Nov. 7murder trial, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo initially delayed the start of the proceeding to await the arrival of two members of the jury. Derek Turner,... Read More

Shooting Victim’s Best Friend Testifies During Murder Trial

Details Victim’s best friend testified to feeling pressured from the prosecution to provide certain responses during a Nov. 3 trial. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with... Read More

DNA Results from Gun Are Inconclusive in Homicide Trial

Details During a Nov. 2 proceeding, two expert witnesses testified on DNA and vehicular evidence in a three co-defendant homicide trial. Derek Turner, 31, and his co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are... Read More