Michael Madden Archives - Page 2 of 7

Defense Files Motion in Relation to Jail Calls

Details During a Feb. 24 motions hearing, parties discussed the defense’s motion to exclude jail calls between the defendant and his family members. Jean Kearney is charged with second-degree murder while armed... Read More

Judge Approves Motion Timeline in Murder Case

Details A DC Superior Court judge approved the defense attorney’s motion for a timeline in regard to filing prior to a motion hearing for a homicide case. Jean Kearney is charged... Read More

Prosecutor finds clothing and three vehicles On Scene of Homicide

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee granted a continuance on Nov. 4 for the defense to decide if they wished to independently test DNA evidence in the case. Darius Robertson,... Read More

Prosecution Presents Interrogation Video Between Defendant and Witness

Details During a Nov. 10 hearing, two witnesses testified on evidence presented to the jury. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while armed and conspiracy... Read More

Prosecution Displays Telephone Calls Between Homicide Defendant and His Former Girlfriend

Details During a Nov. 9 murder trial, the prosecution displayed audio recordings of telephone calls between a defendant and his former girlfriend. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are... Read More

Prosecution Displays Telephone Calls Between Homicide Defendant and His Former Girlfriend

Details During a Nov. 9 murder trial, the prosecution displayed audio recordings of telephone calls between a defendant and his former girlfriend. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are... Read More

3 Witnesses Speak of Victim’s Wounds, Police Records in Murder Trial

Details During a Nov. 8 proceeding, three expert witnesses testified on evidence presented to the jury. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession... Read More

Judge Postpones Trial Due To Absence Of Two Jurors

Details During a Nov. 7murder trial, DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo initially delayed the start of the proceeding to await the arrival of two members of the jury. Derek Turner,... Read More

DNA Results from Gun Are Inconclusive in Homicide Trial

Details During a Nov. 2 proceeding, two expert witnesses testified on DNA and vehicular evidence in a three co-defendant homicide trial. Derek Turner, 31, and his co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are... Read More

Victim’s Family Cried Out As Prosecutors Displayed Autopsy Images For Jury

Details On Oct. 26, prosecutors resumed an ongoing homicide trial by bringing the assistant chief medical examiner from Maryland to explain each puncture wound on a victim displayed in court. Derek... Read More

Expert Witnesses Discuss DNA and Ballistic Evidence During Murder Trial

Details D.C. Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo presided over parties during a three co-defendant murder trial as three expert witnesses testified before jurors regarding DNA and ballistic evidence. Derek Turner, 31,... Read More

Victim’s Mother Testifies in Murder Trial

Details During an Oct. 19 murder trial, the victim’s mother testified about her son’s death. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while armed, possession... Read More