Judge Criticizes Police Credibility in DC Gun Case

Sat Nov 22 2025 02:08:52 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A federal judge signals serious concerns about law enforcement credibility after ruling that police illegally seized a gun from a man outside a laundromat. The ruling brings attention to policing practices in Washington, D.C.

In a landmark ruling, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes criticized the credibility of police testimony surrounding the seizure of a gun from Deandre Davis outside a laundromat. Reyes barred the use of the seized weapon in the ongoing case and expressed disappointment in prosecutors for relying on a police officer whose honesty has been questioned in previous cases. The decision raises important questions about the integrity of law enforcement practices amid rising scrutiny regarding police misconduct in Washington, D.C.

In a critical ruling, a federal judge has found that police in Washington, D.C. illegally seized a gun from a man, highlighting issues of credibility in law enforcement testimony. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes pointed out significant concerns regarding the reliability of police accounts, particularly from an officer discredited by other judges.

This decision comes at a time when the public is closely examining policing practices in D.C., especially given the increased federal law enforcement presence in the city this year. Judge Reyes expressed deep disappointment regarding the prosecution's choice to rely on the testimony of Metropolitan Police Department Investigator Harvy Hinostroza, stating that the courts cannot accept false testimonies.

Reyes ruled to exclude the seized gun as evidence against Deandre Davis, who was arrested in May outside a laundromat. If the prosecution does not dismiss the charges within the next month, Reyes indicated she would entertain a defense motion to dismiss the case altogether.

Reyes's comments raise substantial concerns about how federal authorities vet the officers whose testimonies are relied upon in legal proceedings. As policing continues to face scrutiny, this ruling will likely have implications for cases moving forward in the nation’s capital.