Michael Madden Archives - Page 3 of 7

Judge Delays Upcoming Murder Trial for Mass Shooting Defendants

Details During a status hearing on Oct. 14 DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun delayed the trial that was originally set for November to begin in late 2023. Aaron Adgerson, 19,... Read More

Expert Witnesses Connect Vehicle Evidence to Series of Shootings in Murder Trial

Details During an Oct. 6 homicide trial, the prosecution tried to connect vehicle evidence from separate shootings to three co-defendants. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with... Read More

Witnesses Connect Co-Defendants in Series of Homicides

Details During an Oct. 4 jury trial, the prosecution presented several critical pieces of evidence found in a homicide defendant’s call history that linked him to his co-defendant. Derek Turner, 31,... Read More

Expert Witness Connects Six Shootings to Defendants in Murder Trial

Details On Sept. 29, the prosecution used expert witnesses to connect six shootings to the three co-defendants who are being tried for a murder. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44,... Read More

Issues Arise Between Parties About Evidence in Homicide Trial

Details During a Sept. 28 homicide trial, defense attorney Michael Madden objected to the prosecutor’s choice of evidence, saying the defense was unprepared to discuss evidence from social media platforms. Derek... Read More

Prosecution Shows Jury Shooting-Related Evidence Found in Defendant’s Car

Details During a Sept. 27 jury trial, the prosecution presented several critical pieces of evidence found in the defendant’s car, including a gun and magazine cartridge, a fabric mask, and target... Read More

Five Witnesses Testify About Separate Drive-by Shooting During a Murder Trial

Details During a Sept. 21 jury trial, the prosecution introduced five witnesses to testify about a drive-by shooting involving three co-defendants. Derek Turner, 31, and co-defendant Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged... Read More

Opening Statements Reveal Incriminating Phone Records in Homicide Trial

Details Incriminating phone records between Derek Turner, 31, and Duan Hill, 33, were referenced during the prosecution’s opening statements on Sept. 20. Turner and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree... Read More

Murder Defendant Requests Independent DNA and Ballistics Testing

Details DC Superior Court Judge Milton Lee presided over a status hearing where the defense requested independent DNA and ballistics testing. Keith Hudson, 26, is charged with first-degree murder while armed,... Read More

Arraignment Date Set for Homicide Defendant

Details A DC Superior Court judge schedules an arraignment for a man charged with homicide. Darius Robertson, 29, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 33 year-old... Read More

Judge Continues Motion Hearing for Homicide Co-Defendants

Details During a murder trial defense attorneys questioned evidence collection methods the police used during their investigation. Derek Turner, 31, and Ronnika Jennings, 44, are charged with first-degree murder while... Read More

Judge Addresses Multiple Motions in Triple Homicide Case

Details A DC Superior Court judge severed one of the defendants charged in connection with a 2019 triple homicide case. Rakeem Willis, 31, and Johnathan Winston, 32, are each charged with... Read More