Kristin McGough Archives - Page 3 of 4

New Counsel Set to Argue for Murder Defendant

Details A defense attorney appeared as retained counsel, or counsel a murder defendant already hired for legal matters, in a case regarding a structure fire that resulted in two deaths. James... Read More

‘Don’t Decide Guilt on Speculative Doubt,’ Prosecutor Says

Details During closing arguments of a jury trial, a prosecutor asked the jury not to decide a murder defendant’s fate based on doubts that come from speculation. Mason Binion, 32, is... Read More

Forensic Scientist Describes Nature of Fatal Wound During Murder Trial

Details During trial on Jan. 30, the medical examiner that performed an autopsy on the victim said a shot to the back of the head was fatal. Mason Binion, 32, is... Read More

Prosecution Paints Picture of Murder with Photos of Victim and Crime Scene

Details During the second day of a murder trial Jan. 29, along with photos of the body, the prosecution presented ballistic diagrams of bullets found on the crime scene. Mason Binion,... Read More

‘We can’t blame whoever is most convenient,’ Defense Attorney Says

Details During opening statements the prosecution and defense showed both the suspect and the victim as young men with a lot of life ahead. Mason Binion, 32, allegedly shot Michael Francis... Read More

Missing Co-Defendant Won’t Be Included in Indictment, Prosecutor Says

By D.C. Witness Staff - November 22, 2019
Daily Stories | Uncategorized |

Details A prosecutor said he expects to indict a third man for a 2018 murder soon. A fourth defendant in the case is still missing. Sean McKenzie, 22, is charged with... Read More

Three Murder Defendants Held in Solitary Confinement for Disciplinary Infractions

Details During a status hearing Nov 12, counsel for the DC Department of Corrections said three murder defendants are being held in protective housing, or solitary confinement, for disciplinary infractions. Qujuan... Read More

Defense Requests Trial Date

Details During a felony status conference Oct. 16, a murder defendant requested a trial date. Delonta Daniel, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the... Read More

Murder Defendant Fires Attorney

Details On Sept. 30, a murder defendent requested new counsel. Delonta Daniel, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting of Bernard Jarvis, 25,... Read More

Judge Reschedules Status Conference in Murder Case

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 26, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details A felony status conference was unable to take place Sept. 26 because defense counsel was not present. The hearing was rescheduled for next week. Delonta Daniel is charged with first-degree... Read More

Victim’s Sister is Lying, Defense Says

Details A defense counselor focused on the credibility of a victim’s mother and sister during opening statements in a murder trial on Sept. 16. James Embre is charged with felony murder,... Read More

Defense Asks for Identity of Key Witness in Murder Case

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 11, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details Defense counsel asked the prosecution to unvail the identity of a key witness in a murder. Delonta Daniel is charged with first-degree murder while armed for allegedly shooting Bernard Jarvis... Read More