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Fatal Shooting Suspect Proclaims Innocence

Details A homicide defendant pleaded not guilty at an arraignment on Sept. 10 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Eliexander Lopez-Burgos, 24, is charged with premeditated first-degree murder... Read More

Vehicular Homicide Defendant Pleads Guilty

By Elizabeth Bernstein , Lucy Orgolini - September 10, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects | Victims |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun accepted a homicide defendant’s guilty plea on Sept. 9. Andre Johnson, 31, was originally charged with second-degree murder for his involvement in a hit... Read More

In Turning Down Speedy Trial Dismissal, Judge Says Prosecutors Weren’t ‘Foot-Dragging’

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo denied a homicide defendant’s motion to dismiss the case based on an alleged violation of his right to speedy trial rights in a hearing... Read More

Judge Releases Defendant Despite ‘Less Than Stellar’ Compliance

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied the prosecution’s request to detain a murder defendant, who has had “less than stellar” compliance, during a hearing on Aug. 28. Vanessa Bonaparte,... Read More

Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Neighbor After Grill Dispute

Details Irv Duff Jr. pleaded not guilty through his defense attorney, Kevann Gardner, at his arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Aug. 2. Duff, 33, is charged with... Read More

Prosecutors Suggest Love Triangle Led to Fatal Stabbing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found probable cause to try a defendant accused of a fatal stabbing motivated by a possible love triangle during a July 31 hearing. Vanessa... Read More

Manslaughter Defendant to Plead Guilty in Hit-And-Run Case

Details Defense attorney Kevann Gardner informed DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun on July 24 of his client’s intent to agree to an extended plea offer, but requested additional time to... Read More

Defendant Changes Decision on DNA Testing in Homicide Case

Details On June 12, a defendant in a homicide case waived his right to independent DNA testing, reversing his prior decision. Khamari Perkins, 22, is charged with first degree murder while... Read More

Defense Files for Mistrial in Double Homicide Case

Details On May 9, defense attorneys for murder suspect Alphonso Walker filed for a mistrial alleging misconduct after prosecutors elicited a potentially prejudicial statement from a witness. Walker, 45, is charged... Read More

Defense Tries to Show Flaws in Detectives’ Investigation of Double Homicide

Details On April 27, the defense attempted to show Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detectives’ failure to probe other suspects during the investigation for a double homicide case. Alphonso Walker, 45, is... Read More

Homicide Defendant Held After Noncompliance With Release Conditions

Details After hearing of his noncompliance with release conditions, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan revoked a homicide defendant’s release during an April 10 pretrial show cause hearing. Derricko Johnson, 19,... Read More

Lead Detective Testifies in Homicide Case

Details A lead detective in a homicide case testified about evidence linking 25-year-old Demonte Gibson to the crime during a March 27 preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt.... Read More