Judge Robert Okun Archives - Page 11 of 26

Prosecution Withheld Evidence for Four Years, Defense Says

Details During an Oct. 25 hearing, a murder defendant’s defense attorney argued that the prosecution withheld evidence that needed to be disclosed to the defense for four years. Alonzo Lewis, 33,... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Homicide Case

Details During an Oct 20 preliminary hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found probable cause for second-degree murder. Family members from both sides were in attendance. River Barfield, 19, is... Read More

Prosecution Introduces Potential Motive in Preliminary Hearing

Details During an Oct. 19 preliminary hearing, the prosecution presented jail call conversations that established an alleged motive for the defendant in a homicide trial. River Barfield, 19, is charged with... Read More

Judge Releases Domestic Violence Defendant Under Supervision Program

Details On Oct. 18, defense attorney Carrie Weletz asked DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun for more time to discuss a plea offer with her client. The 36-year-old DC man charged... Read More

Prosecution Anticipates 16-18 Witnesses for a Sex Abuse Trial

Details During an Oct. 18 hearing, a sex abuse defendant’s defense attorney said she expects five witnesses would testify in the trial. The prosecutor said 12-13 witnesses and 4-5 expert witnesses... Read More

Sex Assault Defendant Found Guilty Based on Jail Call Confession

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found a defendant guilty of assault with intent to commit first-degree sex abuse, burglary and kidnapping after the prosecution presented self-incriminating jail calls in... Read More

Judge Releases Defendant In Homicide Case Of 23-Month-Old

Details On Oct.17, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled the nature and the facts of a shooting of a 23-month-old baby were tragic and negligent, but he believes there are... Read More

Defense Questions Witness’s Link Between Gun and Defendant

Details On Oct. 14, defense attorney Jacqueline Cadman questioned the ballistic projectile links between the defendant and the witness. JD Wheeler, 23, is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting 23-month-old... Read More

Prosecution Seeks Indictment for Northeast Stabbing

Details After announcing their investigation’s completion, the prosecutor told DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on Oct. 14 that the she is ready to pursue an indictment. Marcus Isom, 42, is... Read More

Homicide Case Remains on Course for Trial

Details During an Oct.14 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun determined that a homicide defendant is still on course for trial. Ernest Cleveland, 28, is charged with second-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Grants Continuance in Homicide Case Due to Defendant’s COVID Quarantine

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted on Oct. 14 a continuance for a sentencing for parties involved in a homicide case due to the defendant being quarantined at the... Read More

Judge Delays Upcoming Murder Trial for Mass Shooting Defendants

Details During a status hearing on Oct. 14 DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun delayed the trial that was originally set for November to begin in late 2023. Aaron Adgerson, 19,... Read More