'It's Going to be Messy,' Says Judge of 2019 Stabbing Trial - DC Witness

'It's Going to be Messy,' Says Judge of 2019 Stabbing Trial - DC Witness

DC Superior Court Judge Brandt said that she “can’t sanitize the [prosecution’s] evidence” as the defense questioned the need to show autopsy photos at a pretrial hearing on Oct. 29. Thomas Fields Jr., 42, is charged with first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, kidnapping while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, unlawful possession of a firearm with a …