Karon Blake Archives - D.C. Witness

By Phoebe McConnell - October 29, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Victims |

Details A convicted murderer is awaiting sentencing after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter during August trial before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. Jason Lewis, 42, was found... Read More

‘Guilty People Don’t Give CPR,’ Defense Concludes in Homicide Trial

Details Parties in a homicide trial delivered closing arguments on Aug. 15 before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein with the defendant claiming he had a right to protect his home.... Read More

Homicide Defendant Testifies He Thought His House Was Under Attack

Details A murder defendant accused of killing a juvenile testified before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Aug. 14. Jason Lewis, 42, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, two... Read More

Witnesses Attest to Homicide Defendant’s Character

Details A jury heard multiple witnesses testify that a homicide defendant is a peaceful man dedicated to helping youth. The testimony came in a case involving a juvenile shooting victim argued... Read More

He Was A Very Happy Teen Says Family Member of Shooting Victim

Details A homicide victim’s family member testified the boy was a very happy child in a trial before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Aug. 7. Jason Lewis, 42, is... Read More

Suspect Claims Self-Defense For Fatally Shooting 13-Year-Old

Details Parties delivered opening statements in a homicide the defendant says was self-defense before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein’s courtroom on Aug. 6. Jason Lewis, 42, is charged with second-degree... Read More

Judge Denies Defense Request to Postpone Murder Trial for Lack of Diligence

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein denied a defense’s request to postpone a murder trial on July 25 saying they haven’t proceeded with due diligence. Jason Lewis, 42, is charged... Read More

Judge Allows Murder Defendant to Use a Self-Defense Claim in Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein denied the prosecution’s attempt to block the defense from using a self-defense claim in murder trial on July 17. Jason Lewis, 42, is charged... Read More

Homicide Defendant’s Release Conditions Modified

Details On Jan. 12, a homicide defendant’s release conditions were modified by DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. Jason Lewis, 42, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, three counts of... Read More

Judge Grants Defense’s Request to Reschedule Hearing in Murder Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Anthoyn Epstein rescheduled a preliminary hearing on Feb. 13 to a later date. Jason Lewis, 41, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting... Read More

Document: Arrest Made in a Homicide

Details Metropolitan Police Department detectives made an arrest in connection to a homicide that occurred on Jan. 7, on the 1000 block of Quincy Street, NE. According to a press release,... Read More

Homicide Defendant Uses Self Defense in Request for Release

Details A lawyer representing a homicide defendant accused of murdering a 13 year old attempted to get him released on account of self-defense during a presentment hearing on Jan. 31. Jason... Read More