Mani Golzari Archives - Page 4 of 5

Prosecution Shifts Attitude Towards Releasing Murder Defendant

Details On Nov. 1, a prosecutor told a DC Superior Court judge that he thinks a murder defendant should be released. Jordan Smith, 32, is charged with first-degree murder while armed... Read More

Prosecution Not Working to Level They Are Supposed To, Judge Says

Details On Oct. 28, a judge considered the prosecution’s motion to continue a murder case after discussing why counsel is taking so long to prepare for trial. Jordan Smith, 32, is... Read More

Judge Denies Continuing Case for Prosecution

Details On Oct. 28, judge denied continuing a murder case after discussing the reasons why the prosecution is taking a long time to prepare for trial. Jordan Smith, 32, is charged... Read More

Prosecution’s Request Confuses Judge, Defense Attorney

Details During an emergency status hearing Oct. 18, a DC Superior judge said he was confused by a prosecutor’s request to make sure the scheduled trial date was still going to... Read More

Judge Gives Prosecution Deadline to Turn Over Evidence

Details During a status hearing on Oct. 4, a DC Superior Court judge set a deadline for the prosecution to turn over evidence to the defense. Robert Edward Green is charged with... Read More

Judge Agrees to Release Murder Defendant

Details A prosecutor told a DC Superior Court judge that he was not requesting to hold a murder defendant in jail until trial. Keandre Barber is charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Sentences Murder Defendant for Drug Deal Gone Wrong

By D.C. Witness Staff - October 3, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details A judge sentenced a murder defendant to three years in prison for stabbing a man during a dispute over a drug deal. Frederick L. Nowlin pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter... Read More

Prosecution Files Motion for a Protective Order for Grand Jury Materials

Details During a hearing on Sept. 12, the prosecution argued for a protective order for Grand Jury materials. Steven Maye, 50, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement... Read More

Judge Allows Murder Defendant to Stay At Halfway House

Details During a status hearing Sept. 11, a judge permitted a murder defendant to remain at a halfway house under the high intensity supervision program (HISP). Jordan Smith, 32, is charged... Read More

Judge Finds Probable Cause, Holds Murder Defendant

Details On Sept. 9, a DC Superior Court judge decided there was probable cause a murder defendant shot a man earlier this summer. She ruled that he should be held without... Read More

Judge Continues Ruling in Murder Defendant’s Preliminary Hearing

By D.C. Witness Staff - September 5, 2019
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Suspects |

Details During a preliminary hearing Sept. 5, a judge decided to rule the next day after having heard arguments from counsel. Keandre Barber, a resident of Suitland, Md., is charged with... Read More

Video Footage, Eye Witness Testimony Plays Key Role in Murder Case

Details During a preliminary hearing Aug. 14, a DC Superior judge denied a murder defendant’s release after finding probable cause. Travis Russell, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for... Read More