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Defense Requests Release of Homicide Defendant in Five-Year-Old Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Defense attorney Mani Golzari renewed a motion for release on behalf of his client, arguing that with a trial date set in April of 2025, the defendant should be granted the opportunity to, “move forward with his life.”
In Spite of Lawyer’s Fears, Juvenile Murder Suspect Remains in Custody
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Defense lawyer Will Howell argued that a 16-year-old juvenile murder suspect currently in detention was,“not a danger. He’s in danger.”. Howell’s concerns were raised before DC Superior Court Judge Kendra Briggs during a May 17...
10 Suspected in Washington D.C. Fentanyl and Cocaine Ring, Linked to School Vicinity Distribution and Gun Charges
A drug bust in the nation's capital has netted 10 individuals accused of running a fentanyl and cocaine distribution network. The crew, operating in Washington D.C., faces charges for distributing narcotics near schools, along with firearms offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and several federal agencies. Law...
DC community comes out for late night party for kids and families in safe space
WASHINGTON — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is making efforts to give kids and their families something fun to do in a safe space. DC Police partnered with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for their Late Night Hype — it’s essentially one big party for the community but the meaning runs deeper than that.
Maryland voter given form to confirm her death after attempting to vote Tuesday
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Paula Greene told WUSA9 she’s been a registered voter for nearly five decades and never misses an election, so Tuesday was a first. “Voting means the world to me. My ancestors went through a lot to vote," said Greene. On Tuesday, Greene went...
Cops ID Pedestrian, 37, Killed In Hit-Run Crash As Landover Woman
Police have identified a 37-year-old pedestrian struck and killed earlier this week.Lashaviao Spriggs of Landover.was killed in the crash, Prince George's County Police said on Friday, May 17.The hit-and-run sedan was located on Thursday, May 16, but no charges had been filed as of press time.On Tu…
Parties Introduce Last Minute Evidence in Three Co-Defendant Murder, Conspiracy Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. At the culmination of a months-long murder conspiracy trial, both the prosecution and the defense submitted evidence at the last minute in hopes of bolstering their respective cases. On May 16, the defense teams renewed their motion...
Washington D.C. Police Seize 45 Firearms in a Week, Including "Ghost Guns" as Crackdown on Illegal Weapons Continues
The streets of Washington D.C. are marginally safer after the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) sweep pulled 45 firearms from the hands of alleged criminals in just one week. According to an MPD news release, from May 6 through May 13, officers peeled illegal handguns, shotguns, and "ghost guns" from the city's grip.
Metro prepares for summer construction with Red Line closures this weekend
WASHINGTON (7News) — Metro will pause Red Line services at several stations Saturday and Sunday as crews prepare for three months of construction, officials said. Brookland-CUA Metro Station will be closed with service paused at the Fort Totten Metro Station from May 18-19. Metro said free shuttle buses will be available between the Rhode Island Avenue and Takoma Metro Stations.
Homicide Defendant After Rejecting Plea Asks For More Time
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant was offered a plea, but requested more time to review, after originally rejecting it following a short discussion with his attorney at a May 17 hearing. Charles Robert Lewis Jr., 33, is charged with...
DC Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Washington, DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DC Dragon Boat Festival is proud to return to Washington, DC this spring for its 21st year-anniversary. Tomorrow morning at Thompsons Boat Center on the waterfront in DC, local teams will participate in this long-standing tradition that happens in both Taiwan and many other U.S. cities. This year’s festival will feature the ancient tradition of Dragon Boat racing as well as many other enriching cultural activities, including dancing and a variety of food. Visit www.dcdragonboatfestival.com for more details.
Lawsuit claims staff tackled, put teenager in chokehold in DC juvenile detention center
LAUREL, Md. (7News) — After 7News reported on recent violence and drug use inside a D.C. juvenile detention center, we're now learning of another violent incident at another facility after a teenager filed a lawsuit against the city and nine staff members. Last week, a 17-year-old still incarcerated at...
Angela Alsobrooks Could Be Third Black Woman Elected To U.S. Senate As She Wins Maryland Democratic Primary
In what may have been one of the most significant primary races held on Tuesday, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks emerged as Maryland’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in this year’s election. Alsobrooks faces a challenging general election race to become potentially only the third Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate in… Continue reading Angela Alsobrooks Could Be Third Black Woman Elected To U.S. Senate As She Wins Maryland Democratic Primary
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