Dashcam video shows terror on woman's face moments before double fatal crash; Judge grants boyfriend bond

Nbcwashington · May 04, 2024 · 424 words · By Julie Carey

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Dashboard camera video played in court shows the terror on a woman’s face as her boyfriend drove into oncoming traffic, killing her and her 5-year-old daughter, but a judge said the prosecution didn’t prove the defendant would be a danger if released on bond.

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A judge in Northern Virginia granted Mustafa Aljazairi $5,000 bond but put a hold on the order so the prosecutor can explore an appeal.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/dashcam-video-shows-t…

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Claim 1: “As the car reached an intersection, it veered left into oncoming traffic.”

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While one source mentions the vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic, the other search results for 'veering left' refer to entirely different accidents in Las Vegas and Boynton Beach, not the Aljazairi case.

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web search NEUTRAL — Red SUV Turns Left Into Oncoming Traffic, Triggering Head-On Crash Las Vegas, NV — A routine afternoon drive turned violent when a red SUV attempted a left turn across multiple lanes and drove directl…
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1991165158125453/

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web search NEUTRAL — One woman was killed and another critically injured Sunday night after a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Flavor Pict Road and Via Valenza.
https://cbs12.com/news/local/florida-news-palm-beach-county-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Chain Reaction The crash investigation, led by Deputy Zachary Irwin, determined that Brandon Wiseman, 22, of Chillicothe, was driving a blue Ford F-150 northbound on Five Points Pike. Wiseman repo…
https://www.sciotopost.com/update-brand-new-kenworth-semis-c…

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Claim 2: “A judge in Northern Virginia granted Mustafa Aljazairi $5,000 bond but put a hold on the order so the prosecutor can explore an appeal.”

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The specific detail about the $5,000 bond and the hold for appeal is found in one news-style web search result. Other results mention the case but do not independently corroborate this specific legal maneuver.

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web search NEUTRAL — A judge in Northern Virginia granted Mustafa Aljazairi $5,000 bond but put a hold on the order so the prosecutor can explore an appeal.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mustafa Aljazairi updates, Justice for Mustafa Aljazairi, Mustafa Aljazairi Reddit discussions, Mustafa Aljazairi Civil Lawyer interview, Free Mustafa Aljazairi Last updated 2025-03-10.Going to court …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mustafa-aljazairi-court

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-m83y54070

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Claim 3: “killing her and her 5-year-old daughter”

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Multiple sources confirm the crash killed his girlfriend (identified as Dorothy D’Ann Horton in one source) and her 5-year-old daughter (identified as Empress in another).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Carmen J…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Dandridge

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dorothy Hackett McGuire (June 14, 1916 – September 13, 2001) was an American actress. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Gentleman's Agreement (1947) and won the National Boa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Too Late is a 2015 American neo-noir crime drama film written and directed by Dennis Hauck. The film was shot in 35 mm Techniscope in five long takes, each filmed with a single 20-minute uncut shot. I…
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Claim 4: “The next court appearance is next Friday.”

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The detail regarding the next court appearance being 'next Friday' is found in only one source.

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web search NEUTRAL — A judge in Northern Virginia granted Mustafa Aljazairi $5,000 bond but put a hold on the order so the prosecutor can explore an appeal.The next court appearance is next Friday. The trial is set for De…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Justice for Mustafa Aljazairi.My brother, Mustafa Aljazairi is held in solitary since his incarceration on April, 5 2023. And had not been allowed to use the phone for three months.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mustafa-aljazairi-story

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web search NEUTRAL — Mustafa Aljazairi has suffered immensely and unjustly in the Prince William County Adult Detention Center and Circuit Court in Manassas, VA area justice system. He has been enduring solitary confineme…
https://www.change.org/p/mustafa-aljazairi-to-be-transferred…

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Claim 5: “Aljazairi has been jailed for more than a year on two counts of second-degree murder, accused of intentionally causing the crash.”

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Multiple independent sources confirm Aljazairi is accused of intentionally causing a crash and is facing charges related to the deaths (second-degree murder).

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web search NEUTRAL — Aljazairi has been jailed for more than a year on two counts of second-degree murder, accused of intentionally causing the crash. The video has no audio, but prosecutors say the couple’s facial expres…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Police believe 33-year-old Mustafa Aljazairi purposely drove his car into an SUV, killing his girlfriend 33-year-old Dorothy D’Ann Horton, and her 5-year-old daughter, Empress. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has…
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/family-mourns-woman-and-child-ki…

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web search NEUTRAL — Empress is in the car” – as the vehicle swerved into oncoming traffic, paint a chilling picture of the events leading up to the tragedy. The prosecution argued that the intentional actions of the defe…
https://republicangazette.com/crash-video-analysis-leads-to-…

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Claim 6: “The trial is set for Dec. 2.”

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The trial date of Dec. 2 is mentioned in one specific web search result; other sources discuss the case but do not confirm this specific date.

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web search NEUTRAL — Free Mustafa ALJAZAIRI, Justice for Mustafa Aljazairi Prince Willam County enough is enough using your power to abuse and accuse falsely !!! What did you leave for a third world countries??
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/free-mustafa-aljazairi

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web search NEUTRAL — Mustafa Aljazairi, undeservedly finds himself behind bars due to a false report. His case is an unfolding tragedy and a grave violation of human rights. Being subjected to indescribable physical and p…
https://www.change.org/p/demand-a-fair-trial-for-mustafa-alj…

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.