Judge Craig Iscoe Archives

Sex Abuse Defendant’s Probation Compliance Improves, Judge Finds No Violations

Details After multiple hearings in which probation issues were raised, D.C. Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe said he is recognizing improvement in a convicted defendant’s ability to comply with his release... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murder and Kidnapping

Details A defendant who pleaded guilty to manslaughter and escaping prison was sentenced Sept. 30. On Dec. 19, 2019, Bernard Coleman III, 29, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the fatal... Read More

Homicide Defendant Demands New Attorneys

Details In a July 26 hearing, a homicide defendant demanded new attorneys. Daryl Thompson, 33, also known as Darryl Tompkims, is indicted on 14 charges, including two counts of first-degree murder... Read More

Judge Holds Two Domestic Violence Defendants During Presentments

Details On July 10, 31 defendants were brought before DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe for presentments. Two domestic violence defendants were held while four were released. One domestic violence defendant... Read More

Judge Grants Murder Defendant’s Motion for New Counsel

Details A DC Superior Court judge granted a murder defendant’s request for new counsel. DeAndre Houston is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged role in the shooting of... Read More

Judge Sentences Homicide Defendant to Serve 15.5 Years in Prison

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to serve 15-and-a-half years in prison for shooting his unarmed victim multiple times. “When there is a murder, there is always a... Read More

Hearing Continued After Defendant Considers Withdrawing Plea

Details On Dec. 16, a DC Superior Court judge continued an assault defendant’s sentencing as he considers withdrawing his guilty plea. Dominic Copeland is charged with assault with intent to kill... Read More

Defense Argues that Convicted Murder Defendants’ Constitutional Rights Were Violated

Details A DC Superior Court judge agreed to review information regarding the trial of two convicted murder defendants. Don Hancock and Reynaud Cook are serving 20 year sentences for second-degree murder... Read More

Judge Reschedules Defendant’s Sentencing

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 6, 2020
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A DC Superior Court judge continued a Nov. 6 sentencing because the defense attorney was not present in court. Dominic Copeland pleaded guilty to aggravated assault knowingly while armed in... Read More

Judge Schedules Status Hearing for Convicted Murder Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a status hearing for a convicted murder defendant who has motioned for a new trial. Dominique Williams was convicted of second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Judge Sentences Drug Possession Defendant to Probation Under Youth Act

Details On Sept. 23, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced a drug possession defendant to 24-months of probation under the Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA.) Derek Prince pleaded guilty to possession with... Read More

Judicial Summons to be Issued for Defendant Who Failed to Appear

Details A DC Superior Court judge said he will issue a judicial summons for a defendant who did not show up to his hearing. In April of 2019, Marcus Mathes was... Read More