Jean Kearney Archives - D.C. Witness

Homicide Defendant Sentenced After Plea Deal at Emotional Hearing

Details On July 18, family members of a homicide victim gave emotional impact statements following the defendant’s acceptance of a plea agreement. Jean Paul Kearney, 36, was sentenced to 20-years for... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty for Life-Long Friend’s Murder

Details Jean Kearney accepted a plea offer from prosecutors April 27 for his involvement in the killing of a father-of-four who was also his life-long friend. Kearney, 36, was charged with... Read More

Judge Grants Defense Motion For Mistrial

Details A mistrial was declared after a jury failed to reach a unanimous decision on two of seven charges in a murder case on March 27. Jean Kearney, 35, is charged... Read More

Victim’s Brother-in-Law Testifies Regarding His Last Time Seeing the Victim

Details On March 16, a victim’s brother-in-law testified about his experience on the day the murder took place. Jean Kearney, 35, is charged in connection to the murder of Dontra Harris,... Read More

Trial Begins in Shooting of Lifelong Friend

Details On March 14, a jury assigned to a murder case heard opening statements from both parties regarding the murder of a father, who was also the defendant’s lifelong friend. Jean... Read More

Judge Approves Motion Timeline in Murder Case

Details A DC Superior Court judge approved the defense attorney’s motion for a timeline in regard to filing prior to a motion hearing for a homicide case. Jean Kearney is charged... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Homicide Case

Details A DC Superior Court judge ruled that a homicide case has enough evidence to go to trial. Jean Kearney is charged with second-degree murder while armed in the shooting of... Read More

Judge Orders Full Competency Examination for Murder Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge ordered a full exam to determine if a murder defendant is competent to stand trial. Jean Kearney, 34, is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More