D.C. Witness

For six years, D.C. Witness has been tracking every homicide in the district, ensuring every life is remembered and every case is followed equally, no matter who the victims are. This year we added sexual assault and domestic violence to bring attention to long ignored violence. But we need your help to keep doing this work. Please consider contributing to our year-end campaign with a tax-deductible donation.  #help #donate #transparency #journalismthatmatters #data

Position for Hire: Summer 2025 Intern D.C. Witness is a news site that provides transparency of homicide and non-fatal shooting cases in Washington D.C., through hard news reporting. We have opened our application process for our Summer 2025 internship program. Those accepted will hone their writing, research, and data collection skills, all while playing an integral part in providing the community with detailed information on the city’s crime and legal process. Full and part-time internship positions are open to students and recent graduates who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism, sociology, public health, data analysis, or the legal fields. If acceptable with your school, college credit may be available. Interns are required to work at least two days a week. Reimbursements are available for approved public transportation expenses between the court house and the office. During the in-person program, interns may: ● Track court cases for homicide and non-fatal shootings ● Attend daily trials, scheduling/bail/mental health court hearings ● Write briefs and long-form articles on cases, data, and trends ● Research and analyze D.C. crime-reduction and legal policies ● Interview the families of defendants and victims ● Interview and speak with court employees ● Other administrative responsibilities. D.C. Witness is a nonprofit news site that provides transparency of homicide and non-fatal shooting cases in Washington D.C. for the past seven years. Our sister site is Baltimore Witness located in Baltimore MD. which also covers homicide and non-fatal shootings. If interested in applying, please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to our D.C. editor Adriana Marroquin at her email adrianam@dcwitness.org #hiring #internship #dcwitness

Court Update: Six defendant deadly mass shooting trial further delayed. Kamar Queen and Mussay Rezene alert the judge of Jail issues. #dcwitness #dccrimes #dccourts  https://lnkd.in/gWafnACd

Court Update: Jury convicts Nyjell Outler for his involvement in fatal gender reveal party shooting. #dcwitness #dccrimes #dccourts #genderrevealparty #shooting https://lnkd.in/gaAJvFD4

Court Update: Judge allows shooting defendant Onterrio Wilkinson be released, despite previous gun charges. #dcwitness #dccrimes #dccourts https://lnkd.in/gsXFFMEk

Court Update: Marcellus Jackson's mom tells Antonio Johnson "this is what you left me," holding Jackson's urn as Johnson was sentenced to 17 years in prison. #dcwitness #dccrimes #dccourts  https://lnkd.in/gCrFYCDD

Position for Hire: Summer 2025 Intern D.C. Witness is a news site that provides transparency of homicide and non-fatal shooting cases in Washington D.C., through hard news reporting. We have opened our application process for our Summer 2025 internship program. Those accepted will hone their writing, research, and data collection skills, all while playing an integral part in providing the community with detailed information on the city’s crime and legal process. Full and part-time internship positions are open to students and recent graduates who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism, sociology, public health, data analysis, or the legal fields. If acceptable with your school, college credit may be available. Interns are required to work at least two days a week. Reimbursements are available for approved public transportation expenses between the court house and the office. During the in-person program, interns may: ● Track court cases for homicide and non-fatal shootings ● Attend daily trials, scheduling/bail/mental health court hearings ● Write briefs and long-form articles on cases, data, and trends ● Research and analyze D.C. crime-reduction and legal policies ● Interview the families of defendants and victims ● Interview and speak with court employees ● Other administrative responsibilities. D.C. Witness is a nonprofit news site that provides transparency of homicide and non-fatal shooting cases in Washington D.C. for the past seven years. Our sister site is Baltimore Witness located in Baltimore MD. which also covers homicide and non-fatal shootings. If interested in applying, please send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to our D.C. editor Adriana Marroquin at her email adrianam@dcwitness.org #hiring #internship #dcwitness

Court Update: Shooting defendant, Ni'jhae Curry says she was "in a mode of survival,” as she testifies in trial. #dcwitness #dccrimes #dccourts  https://lnkd.in/gEF2ke5n

Court Update: Judge extended shooting defendant Taheim Parker's probation due to multiple violations. #dcwitness #dccrimes #dccourts #courtupdate https://lnkd.in/g9RsqnUv

Court Update: Deadly mass shooting defendant, Kamar Queen, showed a note to the gallery stating he was innocent during a motions hearing. #dcwitness #dccrimes #dccourts #trialupdate