Madalyn Harvey Archives

Family of Hit-and-Run Victim Asks for Maximum Sentence

By Marissa Stambaugh [former] - September 23, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details On Sept. 20, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan sentenced a man convicted of manslaughter to nine years with two years of probation for one count of involuntary manslaughter. Eric... Read More

Defense Challenges Detective’s Testimony in Shooting Case

By Lucy Orgolini [former] - September 11, 2024
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects |

Details DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted a shooting defendant’s request to postpone a preliminary hearing based on disputed evidence in a hearing on Sept. 10. Ernest D’angelo Cleveland, 30,... Read More

Lawyer Conflict of Interest Issue Looms Over Murder Trial

By Vivien Williams [former] - August 5, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Team Members - Staff |

Details Prosecutors alerted DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun about a possible conflict of interest issue facing a homicide defendant’s attorney in an Aug. 2 hearing. Tyree Irving, 27, is charged... Read More

Murder Defendant Sentenced to 20 Years for ‘War Zone’ Shooting

Details DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo sentenced a homicide defendant to 20 years’ incarceration on July 19 for gunning down a bike rider. Brandon Smith, 38, was originally charged with... Read More

Prosecution Says Defense Lawyer in a Homicide Case Has a Conflict of Interest

Details In response to discovery of evidence motions made by the defense in a homicide case, the prosecution argued before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun during a July 2 hearing... Read More

Prosecution Fears Defense is Seeking to Postpone Murder Trial

Details On April 18, the prosecution requested the defense waive their claim, so the trial for Ernest Cleveland would not be postponed, again. Cleveland, 29, is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Defendant Continues With Attorney Despite Requesting New Counsel

Details After sending a letter to DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan expressing frustration with his counsel, a defendant decided to continue with his original attorney in a homicide case. Eric... Read More

Judge Accepts Defense’s Motion for Disclosure of Materials from Prosecution

Details During the status hearing for defendant Ernest Cleveland, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun ruled that the prosecution must hand over all materials and unredacted paperwork to the defense by... Read More

Judge Delays Motion Deadline in Homicide Case

Details At a status hearing on Feb. 17, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun pushed back the deadlines for motions and opposition responses in a homicide case by a month. Tyree... Read More

Counsel Argues Over Access to Names in Homicide Case

Details In a status hearing on Feb. 17, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted the defense’s motion for reconsideration, requiring the prosecution to provide the defense with access to the... Read More

Defendant in Homicide Case Turns Down Further Testing

Details A homicide defendant turned down independent DNA testing during a status hearing on Jan. 20. Jamil Whitley, 35, is being charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm... Read More

Judge grants extension to provide updates on Homicide Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted on Nov.4 a continuance for a hearing on DNA testing and to discuss potential motion deadlines. Jamil Whitley, 35, is charged with first-degree... Read More