Jason Clark Archives - D.C. Witness

By Adriana Marroquin - September 10, 2024
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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

Prosecutor Expects Indictment For Murder Case in 3-Months

Details The prosecution announced that an indictment was expected for a murder defendant. Marcus Isom, 42, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing his 67-year-old uncle, Michael Stover,... Read More

Murder Defendant Waives Right to Independent DNA Testing Ahead of Trial

Details A murder defendant waived his right to independently test DNA evidence ahead of his trial. Maurice Johnson, 23, allegedly shot 38-year-old Lamar Walters on Jan. 6, 2020, on the 2400... Read More

Attorneys Discuss DNA Testing, Change in Counsel Ahead of Murder Trial

Details Parties in a murder case discussed DNA testing and a change in defense counsel during a recent hearing as they prepare to go to trial later this year. Co-defendants Maurice... Read More