Kevin Mosley Archives - Page 3 of 6

As Trial Begins for Homicide Case, Judge Dismisses Juror

Details Shortly after a homicide trial began on Sept. 7, a juror informed DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt that she and the defendant were distantly related. Since the relation created... Read More

Judge Denies Motions by Prosecution in 2018 Homicide Case

Details During an Aug. 12 hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied the prosecution’s motions in a 2018 homicide case. Edward Brown, 60, is charged with robbery of a senior... Read More

Defendant Pleads Guilty in Two Homicide Cases

Details During an Aug. 10 hearing, a defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder while armed in two homicide cases. Rasheed Young, 44, fatally shot 26-year-old Cedric Rogers on... 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

Mistrial Declared in Domestic Violence Case

Details A domestic violence trial ended with a DC Superior Court judge declaring a mistrial. The defendant, in this case, is charged with cruelty to children, threat to injure or kidnap... Read More

Jurors in Domestic Violence Trial Begin Deliberating

Details Jurors in a domestic violence trial began deliberating after hearing attorneys question the defendant and make their closing arguments. The defendant is charged with cruelty to children, threat to kidnap... Read More

Parties Deliver Opening Arguments in Domestic Violence Trial

Details Attorneys made their opening statements after a DC Superior Court judge swore in 16 jurors for a domestic violence trial. The defendant is charged with one count of cruelty to... Read More

Plea Offer Remains Outstanding as Murder Defendant Doubts New Counsel

Details A public defender said he is struggling to communicate with his client, who is charged with two homicides. Rasheed Young is charged with first-degree murder while armed in the shooting... Read More

Attorneys Seek Release of Co-Defendants Charged With Murder, Citing Jail Conditions

Details Attorneys for two co-defendants in a murder case have motioned for their clients’ release from custody, citing reports on the conditions of confinement at DC Jail. Tony Morgan, 28, and... Read More

Judge Denies Release Request From Sex Abuse Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge denied a sex abuse defendant’s request to be released into home confinement. The 41-year-old defendant is charged with assault with intent to commit first-degree sex... Read More

Prosecutor Extends Plea Offer to Sex Abuse Defendant

Details A defense attorney in a sex abuse case said that the prosecution has extended a plea offer during an Aug. 31 hearing. The 41-year-old defendant is charged with assault with... Read More