John Pernell Archives - D.C. Witness

2010 Homicide Defendant Requests Release to Resolve Maryland Charges

Details Defense attorney Mani Golzari asked DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Oct. 7 to release his client, Kavon Young, from DC Jail so Young can address a fugitive case... Read More

Defense Requests Release of Homicide Defendant in Five-Year-Old Case

Details Defense attorney Mani Golzari renewed a motion for release on behalf of his client on May 17, arguing that with a trial date set in April of 2025, the defendant... Read More

Prosecutors ‘Don’t Care About the Delay,’ Says Defense in 2010 Murder Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein delayed a homicide trial, which was slated to begin May 20, by almost a year due to pending motions. Kavon Young, 33, is charged... Read More

Homicide Defendant Won’t Test Nail Clippings for DNA in 2010 Murder

Details On April 12, a defendant waived his right to test an additional piece of evidence for DNA in front of DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. Kavon Young, 32, is... Read More

Lost Evidence Causes Problems in Murder Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein elected to continue a motions hearing on Feb. 13 due to questions he had that could help him make a decision on the defendant’s... Read More

1 Month Later…Parties Continue to Discuss DNA Testing for Homicide Trial

Details Almost an entire month later, parties continue to discuss the status of DNA testing in homicide case. Kavon Young, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to... Read More

Parties Discuss DNA Testing Ahead of Homicide Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted a continuance on Oct. 28 for a status hearing to provide an update on the status of DNA testing in a homicide case. ... Read More

Judge Denies Motion to Release Homicide Defendant in 2010 Shooting

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee denied the defense’s request to release a homicide defendant charged in connection to a 2010 shooting. Kavon Young, 31, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Attorneys Clash Over Evidence in Case of 2010 Homicide

Details DNA evidence in a murder case is now ”first in line” to be tested, according to a prosecutor. The case in question stems from the deadly shooting of 66-year-old John Pernell... Read More

Motions in Murder Case to be Heard at Later Date

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued a status hearing for a murder case with pending motions. Kavon Young, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting of... Read More

Judge Schedules Hearings in 9 Murder Cases, Including One for 6-Year-Old’s Death

Details Amid the suspension of jury trials due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a DC Superior Court judge scheduled hearings for nine murder defendants on Dec. 7. The hearings include a defendant... Read More

Murder Defendant to be Indicted Within Six Months

Details During a felony status conference on Dec. 12, a prosecutor said she expects to indict a murder defendant before the nine month indictment deadline expires in June. Kavon Young, 29,... Read More