Judge Dismisses Case Against Dominique Massenberg
A DC Superior Court judge dismissed firearm and child cruelty charges after prosecutors could not reach the case's key witness.
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October 28, 2026
Judge Warns Defendant to Attend Murder TrialThomas Fields Jr. faces potential trial in absentia after missing previous court appearances in Washington.
October 22, 2026
Judge Clears Attorney to Represent Murder DefendantJudge Todd Edelman ruled that defense attorney Nathaniel Mensah has no conflict of interest in the case of Wilbert Whitaker.
October 20, 2026
Judge Issues Bench Warrant for Jordan JenningsThe Washington court ordered the arrest of Jordan Jennings after he failed to appear for a scheduled status hearing.
October 14, 2026
Judge Appointed New Counsel for Murder DefendantDefendant Deonte Spicer withdrew his request to represent himself following a mental competency screening.
October 9, 2026
Defense Attorney Sought Withdrawal in DC Murder CaseA D.C. attorney moved to exit a long-pending homicide trial due to a conflict of interest.
October 8, 2026
Man Arrested for Fatal DC Hit-and-RunAuthorities have charged a 46-year-old man with second-degree murder following a July collision in Northeast Washington.
October 7, 2026
Defense Sought Dismissal of Assault Charges in D.C.Defense lawyers argued for the dismissal of assault charges against Christopher Warren due to evidence issues.
October 5, 2026
Judge Rescheduled Homicide Trial for Oliver GomesThe homicide trial for Oliver Gomes has been moved to October 12, 2027, following prosecution scheduling conflicts.
September 30, 2026
Bowie Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm PossessionA federal judge sentenced a Maryland man to 33 months in prison for possessing a loaded handgun in Washington.
September 29, 2026
Judge Ordered Mental Evaluation for Murder DefendantDeonte Spicer faces murder charges following a fatal 2023 shooting at a Washington bus stop.