Judge Robert Okun Archives - Page 16 of 26

Defense Rests Case, Raises Suspicion of Inside Job During Homicide Trial

Details The defense rested their case in a homicide trial on July 6 after one day of calling witnesses who alluded to the possibility of the murder being committed by the... Read More

Prosecution Begins Closing Statements in Homicide Trial

Details The prosecution began their closing statements July 7 by listing off several shootings that connected two neighborhood gangs in the city. Co-defendants Saquan Williams, 20, and Quincy Garvin, 22, are... Read More

Murder Trial Resumes With Testimony From Victim’s Ex-Girlfriend

Details A homicide trial resumed on June 29 with prosecutors calling the victim’s girlfriend. Co-defendants Saquan Williams, 20, and Quincy Garvin, 22, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty in Homicide of Mother of Six

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun accepted a homicide defendant’s guilty plea, waiving the trial. Gregory Johnson, 31, is charged with one count of second-degree murder while armed and one... Read More

Judge Sentences Homicide Defendant to 16 Years in Prison

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentences a defendant in a 2020 homicide case to 16 years in prison. On Nov. 18, 2020, Metropolitan Police Department received a call about... Read More

Murder Case Pending Indictment

Details A prosecutor told DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on June 28 that he was still working towards an indictment for a murder defendant accused of stabbing another man nine... Read More

COVID Continues to Delay Homicide Trial

Details A homicide trial continued to be postponed on June 27 because one of the defense attorneys tested positive for COVID-19. Co-defendants Saquan Williams, 20, and Quincy Garvin, 22, are charged... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found probable cause in a 2021 homicide case. Dearay Wilson, 26, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting 53-year-old Jeremy Black... Read More

Judge Denies Request for 2nd Competency Evaluation

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun denies the defense’s request for a second competency evaluation for Joseph Melton. Melton, 53, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with... Read More

Judge Finds Homicide Defendant Competent to Stand Trial, Denies Release

By Isabelle Chiu [former] - June 23, 2022
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details During a mental observation hearing on June 23, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found a homicide defendant competent to stand trial. Rasheed Young, 44, is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Judge Sentences Co-Defendants in 2020 Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced two murder defendants on June 17 for their role in a 2020 homicide case. In February, Randle Price and Marwin Thomas pleaded guilty... Read More

Hearing Continues So Co-Defendants Can Consider Plea Deal

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a hearing on June 22, so three homicide defendants could have time to consider a plea offer. Tyler Stringfield, 23, Keith Baham, 22,... Read More