Judge Robert Okun Archives - Page 6 of 26

Credibility of Expert Witness’s Testimony in Drive-By Murder Case Called Into Question

Details The credibility of a forensic scientist’s testimony was called into question during an April 12 hearing given her termination from D.C’s Department of Forensic Science. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals,... Read More

Defendant’s Instagram Videos from Day of Homicide Litigated in Court

Details Instagram posts from three defendants accused of killing a child were under scrutiny at an April 11 session of an ongoing murder trial. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan... Read More

Murder Defendant Waives Right to DNA Testing Evidence

Details On April 4, a murder defendant alerted the court that he was waiving his right to independently test DNA evidence produced by prosecutors. Juan Peterson, 32, is charged with first-degree... Read More

New Date Set Again for Retrial in Murder Case

Details On April 5 despite defense opposition, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo, for the second time, granted the prosecution their request for a new trial date. Forty-three-year-old Chad Hawthorne is... Read More

Surviving Victim of Drive-By Shooting Testifies in Court

Details Five years after the shooting, a surviving victim testified in front of the jury in a six-co-defendant homicide trial. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals, 25, Qujuan Thomas, 24, Darrise Jeffers,... Read More

Sexual Abuse Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

By Adriana Marroquin , Rachel Benck [former] - April 5, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Sex Abuse | Sexual Assault |

Details On April 4, a sexual abuse defendant rejected an offer that would have him serve time concurrently for two cases he’s charged in connection to. The defendant, 20, is charged... Read More

Judge takes Instagram Evidence Under Advisement

Details A trial on April 3 was briefly paused in a six co-defendant homicide case to allow for evidence from Instagram to be discussed and litigated. Gregory Taylor, 26, Quentin Michals,... Read More

Judge Continues Hearing Allowing Defense to Discuss Potential Plea in Homicide Case

Details A homicide defendant appeared virtually in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun to schedule another hearing in light of a potential plea agreement. Christian Arndt is charged with... Read More

Trial for Released Homicide Defendant Won’t Take Place Until 2025

Details A trial date was set in a homicide case two months after the defendant was released on a technicality. Christian Johnson is charged with first-degree murder in connection for allegedly... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Release is Revoked following Arrest in Maryland

Details The murder trial for six defendants accused in the shooting of a 10-year-old girl continued March 28 after one of the six co-defendants’ release was revoked in a separate hearing, minutes... Read More

Victim’s Brother Delivers Emotional impact Statement, Referencing Defendant’s 7 Year Sentence

Details In a March 27 hearing, a murder victim’s brother gave an emotional impact statement before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun imposed a seven-year sentence in the case. Cana Browne,... Read More

Defendant Accepts Plea Deal for Assault Case

By Adriana Marroquin - March 23, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Suspects |

Details On March 23, a defendant pleaded guilty to two charges in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Donyell Miller, 24, is charged in connection to a carjacking incident... Read More