Zachariah Allison Archives - Baltimore Witness

Details A jury acquitted Zachariah Allison, 18, for the murder of 15-year-old Ja’Nyi Weeden on Feb. 2 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Taylor, Jr. On Aug. 8, 2021,... Read More

Jury Hears Gunshots That Claimed 15-Year-Old Teen’s Life at Closing of Shooter’s Murder Trial

Details Family members of 15-year-old Ja’Nyi Weeden jolted in their seats as they listened to the gunshots that took their loved one’s life on Aug. 10, 2021. Nearby, the accused shooter,... Read More

‘Vague Description of Shooter’ Doesn’t Link Defendant to Murder of 15-Year-Old Teen, Defense Says

Details The murder of 15-year-old Ja’Nyi Weeden happened because Zachariah Allison brought a gun to a fight between a group of teenage girls, a Baltimore City prosecutor said in a describing... Read More

Man Accused of 15-Year-Old Girl’s Murder Has Trial Pushed to Early 2024

Details Homicide defendant Zachariah Allison’s jury trial for the murder of 15-year-old Ja’Nyi Weeden is expected to move forward in late January 2024 following the second postponement in less than two... Read More

Prosecution’s Inability to Secure Evidence Delays Trial

Details On Sept. 20, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn postponed trial for defendant Zachariah Allison’s murder case. Allison, 18, is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use during a... Read More

Prosecutor Awaits ‘Significant Discovery’ Before Presenting Any Plea in Eversley Street Homicide Case

Details An assistant state’s attorney informed Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn on March 21 that she is awaiting “significant discovery” for the homicide case of Zachariah Allison before... Read More

Judge Issues Trial Date to 18-Year-Old Homicide Defendant

Details On Feb. 22, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn placed the defendant, Zachariah Allison trial on the need coverage docket for the fall. Allison, 18, is charged with... Read More

Homicide Defendant Rejects Undisclosed Plea

Details Homicide defendant Zachariah Allison rejected an undisclosed plea offer on Feb. 21, with plans to proceed to trial. During Tuesday’s proceedings, defense attorney Andre Mahasa informed Baltimore City Circuit Court... Read More

Teen Set To Stand Trial For Murder in February 2023

Details A teenager is set to stand trial in February 2023 for first-degree murder. Zachariah Allison, 17, is charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm during a violent crime, possession... Read More