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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

‘Uncooperative’ Victim Testifies About a Shooting Linked to 2020 Homicide, Conspiracy Case

Details A homicide victim’s cousin was brought from DC Jail to testify before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt about a shooting the prosecution says is related to a murder case... Read More

Jury Hears Jail Calls About Firearm Allegedly Used in 2020 Homicide

Details Text messages between a defendant and an alleged co-conspirator were reviewed, along with jail call recordings, regarding a firearm allegedly linked to a 2020 homicide, conspiracy case. Koran Jackson, 23,... Read More

Prosecution Presents Social Media Texts About Firearms in Murder, Conspiracy Case

Details Parties reviewed search warrants and messages through Instagram and Facebook involving firearm deal before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt in a three co-defendant homicide and conspiracy trial. Koran Jackson,... Read More

Witness Describes Path of Suspect Vehicle in Murder, Conspiracy Trial

Details Prosecutors in a murder, conspiracy trial continued to build their case by introducing GPS data that tracked a suspect vehicle as it moved to a crime scene and was finally... Read More