Judge Robert Okun Archives - Page 5 of 26

Judge Finds Probable Cause in Murder Case

Details On June 2, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found probable cause a defendant committed murder. George Sydnor, 43, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty to Father’s Murder

Details On June 2, Christian Arndt pleaded guilty in a 2021 homicide case. Arndt, 30, admitted guilt for his involvement in the murder of his father Donald Arndt, 54, on Jan.... Read More

Defendant in Gruesome Murder Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ Denying Original Confession

Details On May 30, prosecutors attempted to prove that a murder defendant is a flight risk and potentially dangerous to others at his detention hearing. Lavaughn Barnes, 32, is charged with... Read More

Prosecutors End Closing Arguments in Six Defendant Homicide Trial

Details On May 17, prosecutors in a child homicide and conspiracy trial ended their closing arguments following an emotional three month proceeding in court. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan... Read More

Technical Difficulties Delay Closing Arguments in Multi-Defendant Homicide Trial

Details On May 15, prosecutors in a six defendant homicide trial were unable to begin closing arguments due to technical difficulties. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise... Read More

Social Media Posts Link Defendants to 10-year-old’s Murder, Prosecution Says

Details As a high-profile murder trial entered its third month, prosecutors Introduced dozens of Instagram posts and social media messages to convince jurors that the suspects tried to hide their identities using... Read More

Trial Continues Without Jury for Discussions Between Defense and Prosecution

Details During a trial on April 26, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled on objections the defense and prosecution would have when the jury returned. Gregory Taylor, 27, Quentin Michals,... Read More

Murder Case Continues to Give Defense Chance to Look at Plea Offer

Details During a felony status conference on April 26, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun continued a murder case to give the defense an opportunity to look over a plea offer. Malik... Read More

Judge Finds Substantial Probability in Murder Case

Details On April 21, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun found substantial probability that Raheem Gafari committed murder. Gafari, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Probation Show Cause Hearing Dismissed

Details On April 21, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun dismissed River Barfield’s probation show cause hearing due to his compliance with release conditions. Barfield, 20, is charged with second-degree murder... Read More

Jurors React to Autopsy Images of 10-Year-Old Homicide Victim

Details In an April 19 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun admitted images of a 10-year-old victim’s autopsy into evidence. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise... Read More

Homicide Defendant Waives Right to Independent DNA Testing

Details On April 14, a murder suspect waived his right to independently test DNA evidence from a crime scene. Marcus Isom, 43, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his... Read More