Judge Craig Iscoe Archives - Page 5 of 9

Judge Orders Murder Defendant Undergo 3rd Mental Competency Exam

Details In response to defense counsel’s request, a DC Superior Court judge ordered a third mental competency exam for a murder defendant. Daryl Thompson is... Read More

Judge Grants Defense A Continuance to Work on ’09 Murder Case

Details A DC Superior Court judge granted the defense a continuance until August. Saeve Evans is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Kareem Ware on the 3800 block of... Read More

Defense Requests Reconsideration of Evidence

Details During a June 24 status hearing, defense counsel in a murder case asked DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe to reconsider evidence that was found in discovery. Eric Smith, 20,... Read More

Judge Approves Murder Defendant’s Release to Halfway House

Details During a felony status conference June 24, DC Superior Court Judge Craig Iscoe agreed to release a murder defendant to a halfway house when one becomes available. Barbara Sanders is... Read More

Second Teen Charged in 2018 Homicide

Details The prosecution charged another teen in connection with a homicide that occurred during the summer of 2018. Stephon Evans was charged with conspiracy, first-degree murder while armed, possession of a... Read More

Judge Postpones Murder Defendant’s Sentencing

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 21, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A DC Superior Court judge granted the defense’s request to postpone a sentencing for a murder defendant. After being charged with first-degree murder, Keith Sweptson pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter... Read More

Judge Postpones Murder Defendant’s Sentencing

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 21, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A DC Superior Court judge granted the defense’s request to postpone a sentencing for a murder defendant. After being charged with first-degree murder, Keith Sweptson pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter... Read More

Prosecution Doesn’t Expect Indictment Until September

Details During a felony status conference June 20, a prosecutor notified a judge that he would need until the Sept. 24 deadline to reach an indictment. Stephen Maye, also spelled Steven, is... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause Defendant Committed Murder

Details During a preliminary hearing June 11, a DC Superior Court judge found probable cause that a defendant killed a man she lived with in March. Barbara Sanders, 53, is charged... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to 2010 Homicide

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 12, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details In what was supposed to be a trial readiness hearing June 11, a defendant pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed. Jackie Berry was initially charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Case Dismissed: Judge Pushes Back Deadline for Murder Indictment

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 11, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details Editor’s note: The case against Kenneil Cole was dismissed on Feb. 1, 2023. In the case of a man who was once commended for his rise from homelessness, a DC... Read More

Judge Approves Counsel Change for Murder Defendant

Details One of two murder defendants was appointed new counsel during a status hearing. Demonte Hewitt and Kurt Hewitt , who are cousins, have been charged with second-degree murder while armed for... Read More