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By
Phoebe McConnell
- November 25, 2024
Daily Stories
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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Suspects
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A non-fatal shooting defendant was granted permission to remove her GPS ankle bracelet to ease her discomfort during pregnancy discomfort on Nov 20.
Diamond Early, 32, is charged for unlawful possession of ammunition, carrying a pistol without license outside home or business, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, and possession of unregistered firearm for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident that occurred on the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue, NW on July 31, 2023. One person sustained injuries.
Defense attorney, Antoini Jones, that emergency medical technicians initiated the request in response to the defendant’s distress. . The prosecution opposed the step down in release because of the seriousness of the shooting allegations.
Early has been fully compliant and reports weekly by phone, according to a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA). She has no criminal history and is employed. DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park granted the request for the removal.
While the ankle monitor is being removed, all other conditions, including the stay-away order, are to stay the same.
Parties are set to reconvene on Jan 24, 2025 for trial readiness.