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In a killing the prosecutor termed “entirely avoidable,” Tremon Jackson, 22, was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment for voluntary manslaughter before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on May 15. Read the story to find out more information about the case: https://t.co/PyIXX7Fvte
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On May 6, a DC Superior Court judge transferred a defendant accused of killing her 5-month old son to a halfway house. He said that even though the crime was “horrific”, the defendant did not pose a danger to the community. Read the story: https://t.co/fbtV5alxMR
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According to data collected by D.C. Witness, April is the city’s deadliest month so far this year with 15 recorded homicides. Most occurred in Southeast DC. Read more: https://t.co/ja2dNJqSBf
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Court Update: DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan ordered a third full mental competency examination for Stephen Rattigan on April 28. Rattigan is accused of shooting 3 police officers in Southeast DC. Read the story: https://t.co/tlNFCYVhwa
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Court Update: An eyewitness to a fatal bar shooting testified she was intoxicated at the time. However, she said a White man, prosecutors identified as Lowe, came "out of the blue" and punched the victim. https://t.co/QWN4yxKQ7n
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Court Update: During opening arguments the prosecution claimed Kenneth Barksdale’s homicide resulted from three defendants being “greedy” in wanting to steal more cars that day. https://t.co/iZoTETqlU2
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Court Update: DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman suggested, on April 24, sending Infanticide defendant, Christian Borden, to Fairview Halfway House. Fairview is a women's halfway house, for substance abuse treatment. https://t.co/gv8SS4MxnM
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During an April 15 hearing, Judge Ryan denied a motion to modify release conditions for Wayne Blake, who is accused of infanticide for his alleged involvement in the death of 1-year-old Journee Moore. Read the story: https://t.co/dkRtbY6k4k
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Court update: DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz sentenced Dearay Wilson to 18 years in prison on April 10. The victim’s family members gave emotional statements before Judge Kravitz imposed the sentence. Read the story: https://t.co/4HsrQqkYUD
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Court Update: DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman said on April 3 attorneys cannot mention self-defense, alternative suspects, or the victim's prior convictions in opening arguments at homicide defendant Robert Lowe's trial. Read the story: https://t.co/6GPQyZepcH
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Court update: Homicide defendant Quateze Moore was sentenced to 18 years in prison on March 27. Before the sentence was imposed, the parents of the homicide victim as well as some of Moore's friends and family gave impact statements in court. Read the story for more info: https://t.co/yXX51zxQnA
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A defendant accepted responsibility for shooting at his ex-girlfriend in 2025. The defendant is currently released under home confinement. Read the story for more information: https://t.co/gbQNU2ODw4
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A judge granted a murder defendant 8 specific medical needs during a hearing on March 13. Desmond Barr is charged with the murder of Ambria Farmer. He has severe medical conditions requiring a wheelchair, physical therapy, and multiple medical appointments.
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DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz sentenced two co-defendants on March 13 for their involvement in the death of a bystander during a revenge shooting in a park.
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Court update: Domestic Violence stabbing defendant Bianca Young waives rights to independently test DNA from crime scene in a hearing on March 12 before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur.
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Court Update: DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean dismissed Tekesia Hancock’s stabbing case due to the prosecution’s failure to turn over evidence to the defense. #dcwitness #dccourts #journalismthatmatters
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Court Update: During Derrick Gladden’s trial, the victim's former girlfriend testified that she heard him demand money from someone before firing a gun.
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