David Abrams

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Author of Brave Deeds & Fobbit, both from @groveatlantic. Blogger at Quivering Pen. Work in @esquire, @glimmertrain, @Salon. Curator of #SundaySentence

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Alabama Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Attempted Child Sexual Abuse in

1 day ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

Source: Unsplash/Tingey Injury Law Firm A 41-year-old man from Pinson, Alabama, Graham Daniel Ash, has been handed an 18-year federal prison sentence for trying to sexually abuse a child in Washington, D.C., in addition to distributing child pornography.
Sunshine and Showers in Store for Washington D.C., A Spring Weather

1 day ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

Washington D.C. residents will enjoy a surge of delightful weather in the coming days. The city is currently experiencing mostly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering around 58°F. As the day progresses, sunshine will prevail, pushing the highs to 77°F. The wind will stay light and shift to come from the northeast at about 5 mph, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. Those planning to spend the evening outdoors can expect mostly clear skies with a mild low around 54°F.
Serial Carjacker Rubin Raphael Bordeaux Sentenced to 16 Years for

2 days ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

Source: Unsplash/Tingey Injury Law Firm Former D.C. man Rubin Raphael Bordeaux, age 36, has been handed a sentence that will keep him behind bars for 16 years for a series of armed carjackings. The sentence stems from a November 2023 spree where delivery workers were targeted across Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Bordeaux's conviction was for carjacking and firearm possession during a violent crime and was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Jia M.
Montgomery County to Bolster Tenant Protections with New Bill Signing

2 days ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

Renters in Montgomery County can look forward to strengthened protections thanks to a new bill set to be signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich, flanked by Councilmember Kristin Mink, cosponsors Council Vice President Will Jawando, Councilmember Dawn Luedtke, and several tenant advocates, will sign Bill 6-25 this morning to enhance enforcement of housing and safety code violations.
Washington D.C. Faces Traffic Disruptions Due to IMF/World Bank

2 days ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

Source: Wikipedia/Patsy Lynch, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsAttention, drivers and commuters in the District of Columbia: the 2025 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings are in full swing, and several street closures are set to impact travel throughout the city. The Metropolitan Police Department has released a detailed list of parking restrictions and road closures that are bound to make getting around a bit more challenging during the event, which runs from April 20 to April 26.
Washington D.C. Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Kidnapping and

2 days ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

David Zanders, age 23, from the District of Columbia, received a 180-month prison sentence in federal court for crimes involving kidnapping and carjacking committed in May last year. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., also includes five years of supervised release after Zanders' time behind bars. In a night that spiraled from deceptive transport to armed threats, Zanders, along with an accomplice, feigned as Uber operators to lure two male victims into their vehicle.
Metropolitan Police Nab Suspect in Early Morning Burglary on T Street,

3 days ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

The Metropolitan Police Department has apprehended a suspect linked to an establishment burglary in the Northwest area. In an incident reported on the early hours of Saturday, officers were called to the scene after a burglary was reported in progress on the 1400 block of T Street, Northwest. It was approximately 3:15 a.m. when authorities arrived to find the suspect illicitly inside the establishment.
A Legacy of Justice and

3 days ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

On this day fifteen years ago, our nation lost a beacon of justice and equality, Dorothy Height—an unwavering civil rights activist, leader of the National Council of Negro Women, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, according to the The Council of the District of Columbia. Her legacy is a testament to her tireless efforts in the struggle for civil rights and the advancement of African American women. Height's name is more than just symbolic.
Community in Mourning as Police Investigate Homicide of 18-Year-Old

3 days ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that took place in Congress Heights, an incident that has shaken the Southeast community. Last Friday, April 18, Seventh District officers were called to the scene in the 1300 block of Savannah Place, Southeast, around 12:24 p.m. following a report of a shooting. According to details provided in a press release by the MPD, upon their arrival, they found an adult male victim lying unconscious and not breathing.
D.C. Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for Armed Carjacking, Marijuana

5 days ago | hoodline.com | David Abrams

Source: Google Street ViewJovan Terrell Williams, a 20-year-old District of Columbia resident, has been handed a 180-month sentence in federal prison for his involvement in a November 2023 armed carjacking and marijuana distribution. The sentencing, which took place in U.S. District Court, stems from Williams' guilty plea last year to charges of armed carjacking and conspiracy to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana.