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Defense Attorney Asks Jurors ‘to Kick the Tires,’ in Murder, Conspiracy Case

By Jacob Quill [former] , Richa Sharma [former] - June 7, 2024
Daily Stories | Homicides | Shooting | Suspects |

Details During closing arguments in a co-defendant murder and conspiracy trial defense lawyers say the prosecution failed to connect the dots by linking the defendants to a deadly crime spree. The... Read More

Defense Attacks Notion Murder Suspects Engaged in Conspiracy

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied three co-defendant’s motions for a mistrial following the prosecution’s closing arguments during a June 5 hearing, before defense attorneys began closing arguments. Koran... Read More

‘Three Firearms Bring Terror Down on the DC Community,’ Says Prosecutor in Three Co-Defendant Homicide Case

Details Prosecution presented closing arguments before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on June 4, which led to a mistrial motion in a murder conspiracy case. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree... Read More

Parties Introduce Last Minute Evidence in Three Co-Defendant Murder, Conspiracy Trial

Details At the culmination of a months-long murder conspiracy trial, both the prosecution and the defense submitted evidence at the last minute in hopes of bolstering their respective cases. On May... Read More

Based on ‘Totality of Evidence’ Judge Denies Acquittal for Three Co-Defendants in Murder, Conspiracy Case

Details In an ongoing three co-defendant murder, conspiracy case, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt denied a defense motion to acquit the trio. It was the second time in a week... Read More

Prosecutors Rest Following a Three Month Trial Focusing on Guns, Texts

Details In a three month murder, conspiracy trial against three co-defendants, the prosecution rested its case after reintroducing its final three witnesses before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt. Koran Jackson,... Read More

Judge Won’t Dismiss, ‘As Clear As They Come,’ Conspiracy Charges Against Three Co-Defendants

Details With the jury absent, defense attorneys argued to dismiss conspiracy charges against their clients, while opposing the prosecution’s request to admit statements that allegedly link three co-defendants to a teen’s... Read More

Prosecution Says Slang Texts Describe Failed Shooting in Murder, Conspiracy Pattern

Details Prosecutors introduced text messages allegedly between a defendant and an associate regarding a “hit” connected to three co-defendants in a homicide and conspiracy trial . The evidence was presented before... Read More

Prosecutors Link Rapper’s Murder to Teen’s Death, Shooting Spree

Details Prosecutors allege a rapper’s shooting was the motive for three defendants’ shooting spree, which led to the death of a young boy and multiple injuries. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree... Read More

Sexual Relations with Teen from a Rival Crew May Have Triggered A Homicide

Details A friend of two homicide defendants testified to having an “intimate relationship” with a teen that might have led to his murder by a rival crew. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion... Read More

Prosecutors Call 98th Witness in Murder and Conspiracy Trial

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt remarked on the 98th witness called by the prosecution in the case of three co-defendants accused of conspiracy and murder. Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion... Read More

Bullet Remnants From Earlier Shooting Linked to 2020 Homicide, Conspiracy Case

Details DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt heard testimony from a firearms examiner linking shell casings to three firearms, including a ghost gun, which were allegedly used in multiple shootings by... Read More