DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur delayed a decision on Sept. 19 regarding a request to release a defendant awaiting trial on aggravated assault charges.
Anthony Gary, 27, is charged with aggravated assault while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a shooting incident that occurred on Aug. 4 near the 3700 block of Jay St. NE.
His defense attorney, Raymond Jones, submitted a motion asking the court to reconsider Gary’s detention, presenting 14 letters from supporters advocating for his release.
During the hearing, Judge Arthur, who had previously convicted Gary on drug possession charges earlier this year, commented, “The last thing Mr. Gary needed was to be in front of me on a new case after I just tried him on another matter.”
The prosecution was granted additional time to respond to the defense’s motion. Judge Arthur will review the submitted letters before making a final decision.
Gary will remain in custody until his next felony status hearing, scheduled for Oct. 15.
