Judge Juliet McKenna Archives - Page 19 of 21

Judge Sentences Convicted Murderer to 25 Years

Details A judge sentenced a convicted murderer to more than two decades in prison for shooing a man in 2016. Andre Becton was found guilty of second-degree murder while armed and two... Read More

Defense Calls 6-Year-Old Girl ‘Pathological Liar’

Details During closing arguments for a murder trial, a defense attorney called a victim’s six-year-old sister a “pathological liar.” James Embre is charged with felony murder, first-degree cruelty to children and second-degree... Read More

Victim’s 6-Year-Old Could be Killer, Expert Says

Details A forensic pathologist said that a six-year-old jumping on her baby brother could have fatally injured him. James Embre is charged with felony murder, first-degree cruelty to children and second-degree cruelty... Read More

Defense Builds Third Party Perpetrator Case

Details During an ex-parte hearing, defense counsel said another person committed a murder, exonerating his client. Chad Everette Hawthorne is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the... Read More

Defendant Receives 6 Life Sentences for Murder

Details A murder defendant received six life sentences without the possibility of parole in addition to several lesser sentences for the murder of an out of town artist. El Hadji Alpha... Read More

Murder Defendant’s Mother Says He is ‘Lovable’

Details During a trial for the murder of a 2-year-old, a murder defendant’s mother said her son was never a disciplinary figure towards his girlfriend’s children. James Embre is charged with felony... Read More

6-Year-Old Girl Isn’t Responsible for Brother’s Murder, Expert Says

Details During trial on Sept. 25, a witness said that, in her opinion, a six year old could not have been able to mortally injure her baby brother. James Embre is... Read More

Judge Denies Murder Defendant’s Request for Counsel Change

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 6, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A murder defendent said Sept. 6 his defense attorney was not giving him effective counsel. However, a judge disagreed. Chad Everette Hawthorne is charged with the first-degree murder while armed... Read More

Murder Defendant’s Daughter Asks Judge for Lenient Sentence

Details During a sentencing Aug. 29, a murder defendant’s daughter requested a shorter sentence so her father could come home sooner. Morris Kenya Harley pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing... Read More

Judge Lets 7-Year-Old Girl Testify in Murder Case

Details During a status hearing Aug. 28, a judge decided to allow the testimony of a seven year-old witness. James Embre, 26, is charged with felony murder, first-degree cruelty to children and... Read More

Defendant Receives 6 Years in Prison for Fatal Car Crash

Details A murder defendant was sentenced to six years in prison for a fatal vehicular crash in 2016. Timothy Johnson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and assault with significant bodily injury for killing 50-year-old Kim Moore and... Read More

Murder Defendant Stands Trial for Separate Charges in North Carolina

Details A man who is charged with two murders stemming from gang violence in Washington, DC is being transferred to North Carolina to stand trial for charges in an unrelated case.... Read More