Derek Turner Archives - Page 3 of 4

Defendant’s Actions Enabled Murder, Prosecutor Says

Details The prosecution delivered their opening arguments in the trial of a defendant who allegedly “allowed Turner to kill, assault, and destroy property.” Ronnika Jennings, 44, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Five Witnesses Testify About Separate Drive-by Shooting During a Murder Trial

Details During a Sept. 21 jury trial, the prosecution introduced five witnesses to testify about a drive-by shooting involving three co-defendants. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged... Read More

Opening Statements Reveal Incriminating Phone Records in Homicide Trial

Details Incriminating phone records between Derek Turner, 31, and Duan Hill, 33, were referenced during the prosecution’s opening statements on Sept. 20. Turner and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree... Read More

Homicide Defendant Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder

Details During a Sept. 6 hearing, a murder defendant rejected a plea offer in connection to a 2017 shooting. Derek Turner, 31, is charged with second-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and... Read More

Motion Hearing Rescheduled IN homicide Case

Details During a hearing on July 22, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo scheduled a new date for a motion hearing. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with... Read More

Judge Continues Motion Hearing for Homicide Co-Defendants

Details During a murder trial defense attorneys questioned evidence collection methods the police used during their investigation. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Attorneys Prepare for Murder Trial Involving Alleged Police Leak

Details Attorneys are preparing for a September murder trial involving alleged gang violence and police leaks which is expected to feature testimony from more than 90 witnesses. Derek Turner and Ronnika... Read More

Judge Shortens Time for Jury Selection, Pushes Trial Earlier

Details A DC Superior Court judge was able to extend trial dates by six days and moved the start date to an early time. Derek Turner, 29, is charged with first-degree... Read More

90+ Witnesses, 9-10 Weeks: Trial Prep Underway for 2017 Homicide

Details The prosecution expects to call 90-95 witness during what is anticipated to be a nine to 10 week murder trial for two co-defendants. Ronnika Jennings, the former civilian Metropolitan Police... Read More

Murder Cases Move Forward with Trial Readiness Hearing

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a trial readiness hearing for a defendant who is charged with two murder cases that date back to 2017. Derek Turner is charged with... Read More

Murder Defendant Waives Right to DNA Testing

Details During a status hearing on Nov. 1, a murder defendant waived his rights to DNA testing after his DNA was discovered on the evidence. Derek Turner, 28, is being charged... Read More

Murder Defendant Waives Right to DNA Testing

Details During a status hearing on Nov. 1, a murder defendant waived his rights to DNA testing after his DNA was discovered on the evidence. Derek Turner, 28, is being charged... Read More