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By
Ella Munnelly
- October 25, 2024
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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A shooting defendant accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian on Oct. 24.
George Thomas ,30, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for a shooting that occurred on the 600 block of Maryland Avenue, NE on June 23, 2024.
According to court documents, Thomas and the victim, his then-girlfriend, engaged in a verbal altercation and Thomas proceeded to shoot at the victim while their kids were in her car. No one was injured.
During the hearing, Thomas accepted the deal, which required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the prosecution’s not seeking an indictment. Through the deal, parties agreed to a 42 month sentence.
Thomas’ defense attorney, Elizabeth Paige White, requested that Thomas be put on release before sentencing so that he can say goodbye to his children.
Judge Christian denied the request for release, but stated he is willing to modify the stay away order so he can have telephone contact with his children.
Parties will reconvene for sentencing on Jan. 7.