Errin Scialpi Archives - D.C. Witness

Prosecution Describes Defendant’s ‘Streak of Terror’ During Closing Arguments

By Elizabeth Price - April 4, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details Prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson and the jury in a non-fatal shooting and assault trial on April 2. Roger Jones, 42,... Read More

Footage Said to Show Shooting Victim Crying For Help

Details Prosecutors presented evidence in a shooting trial on March 31 including body-worn camera footage of the victim calling for his mother, saying he was shot in the back by a... Read More

Expert Testimony Continues in Non-Fatal Shooting Trial

By Elizabeth Price - March 28, 2025
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson and the jury continued to hear testimony in a non-fatal shooting and assault trial on March 27. Roger Jones, 42, is charged with assault... Read More

Shooting Victim Injured, Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing

By Becca Parnass - February 26, 2025
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting |

Details A shooting defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann on Feb. 21. Cameron McMillian, 35, is charged with aggravated assault, possession of... Read More

Co-Defendant Testifies in 2018 Murder Linked to Drug Robbery

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan ruled there is probable cause a homicide defendant was allegedly involved in a weed robbery that turned into a fatal shooting, during a preliminary... Read More

Mother and Son Duo Plead Guilty to Their Roles in A 37-Year-Old Woman’s Murder

Details A mother and son duo charged with murder accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors on Oct. 24, a week before their trial was scheduled to begin in front of... Read More

“He is Not Guilty,’ Defense Attorney Says in Multi-Defendant Homicide Trial

Details On May 18, defense attorneys for Isaiah Murchison and Quentin Michals delivered closing arguments following a lengthy and emotional trial. Gregory Taylor, 27, Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise Jeffers,... Read More

Defense Begins Case in Multi-Defendant Trial

Details On May 8, defense attorneys for six defendants began arguing their case in a three month long homicide trial. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise Jeffers,... Read More

Attorneys Deliver Opening Statements After Four Year Delay

Details Trial is finally underway, almost five years after the murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise Jeffers, 23, Isaiah Murchison, 23, and... Read More

Judge Denies Defendant’s Motion to Withdraw Counsel in Murder Case.

Details Due to high prejudice to the prosecution, case complexity and inconvenience for all parties involved, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denied the defense’s motion to withdraw counsel in a... Read More

Defense Requests Defendant’s Release Pending Trial

Details The attorney for one of two co-defendants charged in the death of a 37-year-old woman, requested his client’s release on Aug. 26. Chakeatia Jackson, 38, and her eldest son, 18-year-old... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause for Defendant Aiding and Abetting Teen Murder

Details During a preliminary hearing on Aug. 4, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found probable cause for a defendant aiding and abetting a 2022 homicide case. Anthony Green, 27, is... Read More