Jason Clark Archives - D.C. Witness

Murder Defendant’s Attorney Says He Acted in Self-Defense During ‘Home Invasion’

Details Parties delivered closing arguments during a hearing on Dec. 18, before a jury in DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt’s courtroom. Amard Jefferson, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Murder Trial Witness Admits Lies, Hallucinations, False Memories

Details During cross examination, a defense attorney for a murder defendant extracted confessions of lying to police from a key witness in a murder trial. The witness also told Clark she... Read More

‘I Was in Shock,’ Witness Says About Contradictory Testimony

By Natalie Note [former] - December 12, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details During cross-examination, the defense pointed out apparent contradictions in an eyewitness’ testimony at different times during the investigation of a murder before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Dec.... Read More

Stabbing Defendant’s Release Revoked

By Adriana Marroquin - September 10, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt revoked a stabbing defendant’s release following reports of multiple violations of court imposed conditions in a hearing on Sept. 10. Dennis Bowler, 56, is... Read More

Co-Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Homicide Case, Judge Orders Them Detained

Details DC Superior Judge Maribeth Raffinan ordered two defendants to remain detained following their not guilty plea during an arraignment on July 10. Darnell Resper, 31, and Michael Sanders, 29, are... Read More

Closing Arguments Delivered in Murder Trial Involving Cousins

Details On June 7, parties in a homicide trial delivered closing arguments following a three-week emotional proceeding before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan. Lewkus Turner, 29, is charged with second-degree... Read More

Defense Requests Independent DNA Testing in Homicide Case

Details Defense attorneys Jason Clark and Gemma Stevens requested independent DNA testing on two evidentiary samples in an April 11 homicide case hearing. Amard Jefferson, 24, is charged with second-degree murder... Read More

Prosecution Seeks Indictment for Northeast Stabbing

Details After announcing their investigation’s completion, the prosecutor told DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Oct. 14 that the she is ready to pursue an indictment. Marcus Isom, 42, is... Read More

Judge Stresses Filing On Time to Prevent Delay in Murder Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt stressed the importance of filing motions on time to prevent a delay in trial. Co-defendants Maurice Johnson, 23, and 21-year-old Jermaine Harris are charged... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause for 2021 Homicide Case

Details After three days of preliminary hearings, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found probable cause in a 2021 homicide case. Amard Jefferson, 23, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Defense Questions Detective on Witness Bias in 2021 Homicide Case

Details On July 25, the preliminary hearing for a homicide defendant continued with defense attorney Jason Clark questioning the lead detective of the investigation on his interviews with each witness and... Read More

Gun Found Blocks Away from Shooting, Detective Says

Details A detective for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said the gun connected to a 2021 homicide was found a few blocks away from the shooting during a preliminary hearing on... Read More