Judge Rainey Brandt Archives - Page 13 of 25

Hearing Plans Change Following Arrest of Third Co-Defendant Amid Plea Negotiations in Murder Case

Details Defense attorneys in a murder case asked for more time to negotiate a plea offer and gather information in the aftermath of a third defendant’s arrest. Darquise Montgomery was arrested... Read More

Child Sex Abuse Defendant’s Competency to Stand Trial Remains in Question

By Alisha Budhwani [former] - April 22, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Suspects | Victims |

Details The competency of a child sex abuse defendant to stand trial remains in question after a Department of Behavioral Health doctor was unable to form an opinion based on his... Read More

Detective Sheds Light on Investigation Into Possible Revenge Murder

Details The lead detective on the investigation into a possible revenge murder testified during a hearing to determine if the case against one of the two defendants has enough evidence to... Read More

Judge Adopts Sentencing Recommendation From Attorneys in Homicide Case

Details A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a homicide defendant in accordance with a joint recommendation by the prosecuting and defense attorneys. Dedan Williams was initially charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Jury Acquits Defendant of Armed Robbery, Still Deliberating Murder Charge

Details A jury found Marquette Jordan not guilty of armed robbery but remains deadlocked on the defendant’s other charges- first and second-degree murder while armed, carrying a dangerous weapon and simple... Read More

Deadly Stabbing Case Handed to Jury After Closing Arguments

Details The trial for the fatal stabbing of 40-year-old Ivan Lynch wrapped up with attorneys delivering closing arguments before the nearly four-year-old case was handed to the jury. Marquette Jordan is... Read More

Murder Defendant Removed From Courtroom for Disrupting His Trial

Details The defendant accused of murdering 48-year-old Ivan Lynch was removed from the courtroom during the eighth day of his trial. Prosecutors allege that Marquette Jordan stabbed Lynch to death during... Read More

Murder Trial Continues With Prosecutors Calling 7 Witnesses to Testify

Details A murder trial continued with prosecutors calling seven witnesses, including forensic and medical experts, a police officer and the defendant’s close friend. Marquette Jordan, 30, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Murder Trial Continues Into First Day of Witness Testimony

Details A murder trial continued with prosecutors calling five people to the witness stand. The witnesses included the victim’s ex-wife, three police officers and a crime scene technician. The defendant, Marquette... Read More

Judge Denies Motion to Suppress Evidence Ahead of Murder Trial

Details A DC Superior Court judge denied a motion to suppress evidence as attorneys in the case of 48-year-old Ivan Lynch‘s homicide prepare for trial. Marquette Jordan is charged with first-degree... Read More

Judge Releases Suspect in Deadly Park View Shooting

Details A DC Superior Court judge released a homicide defendant less than one month after the deadly shooting at the center of the case occurred. On the night of March 8,... Read More

Victim Recounts Sexual Assault During Perpetrator’s Sentencing

Details One of two victims 20-year-old Darnell Peoples pleaded guilty to sexually abusing said she would never walk alone again during the defendant’s sentencing hearing. Peoples admitted to sexually assaulting two... Read More