Judge Robert Okun Archives - Page 13 of 26

Sex Abuse Defendant Requests Change in Attorney

By Beatriz Canals [former] - September 8, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details A sex abuse defendant requested a new attorney on Sept. 8. The 60-year-old defendant faces a 15-count indictment with charges for first-degree sexual abuse with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping, attempted first-degree... Read More

Proceedings Delayed for Mental Evaluation in Sex Abuse Trial

Details During a Sept. 6 hearing, parties requested more time to evaluate the defendant’s ability to understand a plea bargain. The 65-year-old defendant is charged with second-degree child sex abuse for... Read More

Judge Orders Full Competency Examination for Murder Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered a full exam to determine if a murder defendant is competent to stand trial. The 38-year-old defendant is charged with assault with intent... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Case of 81 Year Old’s Homicide

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled that the evidence against a defendant accused of killing an 81-year-old man is enough to bring his case to trial. On Aug. 20,... Read More

Motion Hearing Continued for Murder Defendant in Quarantine

Details A defendant accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend’s partner was unable to appear in court for a Aug. 17 motion hearing due to being in COVID-19 quarantine. Christian Johnson, 31, is... Read More

Homicide Defendant Arraigned on Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun arraigned a defendant on first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying concealed weapons outside a home... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty in Two Homicide Cases

Details During an Aug. 10 hearing, a defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder while armed in two homicide cases. Rasheed Young, 44, fatally shot 26-year-old Cedric Rogers on... Read More

Judge Postpones Hearing for Sex Abuse Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun decided to continue a status hear Aug. 12 for a felony domestic violence case. A sex abuse defendant is charged with second-degree sex abuse... Read More

New Date Set for Retrial in Murder Case

Details A murder defendant gets a new date for his retrial. Chad Hawthorne, 41, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, possessing a firearm during a crime of violence and unlawful... Read More

Plea Negotiations Begin in Stabbing Case

Details Parties announced that they are beginning negotiations to resolve a stabbing case at an Aug. 8 hearing. Cana Browne, 25, is charged with second-degree murder while armed with a sharp... Read More

Domestic Violence Defendant Requests Prison Transfer Due to Threats of Violence

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 5, 2022
Court | Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Suspects |

Details A defendant in a domestic violence case expressed concerns regarding his safety in DC Jail, requesting transfer to the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). The defendant was charged on Jan. 26... Read More

Judge Orders Competency Eval for Murder Defendant

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ordered an inpatient mental competency evaluation for a homicide defendant. Joseph Melton, 53, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous... Read More