Dominique Winters Archives

Bond Decision Delayed as New Attorneys Take Over Murder, Mass Shooting Case

By Emily Nordberg - March 4, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan granted additional time to a new defense attorney to review the details of a homicide case before making a decision on the prosecution’s bond... Read More

Defendant in Murder, Mass Shooting Pleads Not Guilty Asks For Delay

By Raina Bonifacio - February 25, 2025
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

Details A defendant, charged in connection to a fatal mass shooting, pleaded not guilty to additional charges, and requested his trial date be delayed before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman... Read More

Murder, Mass Shooting Trial Postponed For A Pending Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan along with those involved agreed to reschedule an upcoming May 19, 2025 jury trial based on another case in Maryland and a delay in... Read More

Shooting Case in Maryland Delays DC Homicide Trial

Details A shooting case in Prince George’s County Maryland has delayed a homicide case in DC. The defense and prosecution were hesitant to predict their trial date will stay on track... Read More

Parties Share Frustration Regarding Homicide Defendant’s Detention in Another Jurisdiction

Details A mass shooting defendant’s counsel expressed her frustration with a defense attorney in another jurisdiction where he is being held, before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on July 11.... Read More

Judge Grants Ailing Murder Defendant Compassionate Release

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo granted a homicide defendant’s request for compassionate release due to steadily deteriorating health, during a July 3 hearing. Joseph Ballard, 60, is charged with... Read More

‘I Am Scared About Him Dying,’ Attorney Says of Homicide Defendant

Details A discussion about a possible compassionate release for a mortally ill homicide defendant took place before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on July 1. Joseph Ballard, 60, is charged... Read More

Defendant Arraigned on Indictment Charges in Murder Case

Details A murder defendant was arraigned on multiple indictment charges during a Feb. 2 hearing. Christian Johnson, 31, is being charged with first-degree murder in connection to a shooting that occurred... Read More

Judge Moves Homicide Defendant’s Court Date

Details Homicide defendant, Kenneth Stewart’s trial has been moved from Feb. 13 to Feb. 21. Stewart, 61, is accused of stabbing Connecticut man Courtney Jones, 54, on July 23, 2020, on... Read More

Judge Sets Date for Trial Readiness Hearing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo presided over parties as they discussed matters regarding a murder defendant’s case as his trial date approaches. Kenneth Stewart, 60, is charged with first-degree... Read More

Judge Denies Motion for Release in Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled that because of the severity of the charges, and the volume of evidence in the prosecution’s favor, he could not grant a murder... Read More

Homicide Defendants Gets Time to Discuss Plea Deal with Attorneys

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt scheduled a status hearing for mid-September to give defense attorneys time to discuss the prosecution’s plea offer with their clients. Rashaad Winston, 26 and... Read More