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Md. man charged with killing N.C. teen declines jury in 3rd trial
A judge will decide the fate of a man charged with killing a North Carolina teenager in Baltimore, in the third trial in the case.
Md. top court: Man accused in Phylicia Barnes killing can be tried for third time
Prosecutors can proceed with a third trial against the Baltimore man accused of killing 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes, Maryland‘s top court ruled Wednesday. Michael Johnson was originally convicted of second-degree murder […]
Md. judge upholds acquittal in Phylicia Barnes case
A Maryland judge on Thursday upheld his decision to dismiss charges against Michael Maurice Johnson, who prosecutors say killed 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes.
Charges dismissed against man convicted of N.C. teen’s death
A man convicted of killing a North Carolina teenager and putting her body in the Susquehanna River was ordered freed Tuesday by a judge who dismissed all charges against him. […]
Retrial in death of Phylicia Barnes postponed until October
Michael Maurice Johnson must wait at least four more months for his second trial on charges that he killed North Carolina teenager Phylicia Barnes.
Who’s most challenged in Barnes case retrial?
In a retrial that begins Tuesday, prosecutors will try to again convict Michael Maurice Johnson of murdering North Carolina teenager Phylicia Barnes.
Lead detective in Barnes’ case charged with assault
The lead detective in charge of investigating the disappearance of asphyxiated North Carolina teenager Phylicia Barnes has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault, one count of fourth-degree burglary, […]
After conviction, judge orders new trial in Barnes murder
Michael Maurice Johnson, the man convicted last month of murdering North Carolina teenager Phylicia Barnes, has been granted a new trial.
Defense says state withheld evidence in Barnes murder trial
Defense attorneys for Michael Maurice Johnson, the man convicted last month of killing North Carolina teenage Phylicia Barnes, have alleged that prosecutors did not provide material about a key witness they were required to turn over before trial, and consequently Johnson is entitled to a new trial.
Prosecutors defend verdict in teen’s murder
Prosecutors admit they presented new evidence during closing arguments in the case of murdered North Carolina teenager Phylicia Barnes, but say their “isolated comments” are not a reason to grant Michael Maurice Johnson’s request for a new trial, because they were simply responding to arguments made by defense attorneys.
Attorneys file for new trial in Barnes murder
Attorneys for Michael Maurice Johnson, the man convicted earlier this month of killing North Carolina teenager Phylicia Barnes, have filed a motion asking for a new trial. In the motion, […]
Experts: Barnes’ murderer has strong grounds for appeal
Defense attorneys, former prosecutors and other legal experts believe that Michael Maurice Johnson, convicted last week of murdering 16-year-old Phylicia Barnes, has strong grounds for an appeal.
