DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman released a shooting defendant accused of a 2010 shooting to home confinement after finding he was not a risk to the community on April 3.
Terry Greene, 35, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the non-fatal shooting of a man on the 5800 block of Fields Place, NE, on June 17, 2010. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body.
Judge Edelman said he received and reviewed records from the Maryland Department of Corrections relating to Greene’s incarceration there. According to Judge Edelman, the records showed no violent conduct or contraband weapons violations.
The prosecutor requested Judge Edelman consider the nature of the offense and not alter Greene’s confinement.
Judge Edelman noted that, while he did find probable cause Greene committed the crime, it has been more than 15 years since the incident. This weakened the assumption that Greene was a risk to the community, Judge Edelman said.
Greene had strong family support at his prior hearings, according to Judge Edelman, and Greene’s family was present in the courtroom.
Judge Edelman granted Greene’s release on home confinement with a GPS monitor to be attached before he left the courthouse. Greene will live with his wife and will only be allowed to leave for medical appointments, meetings with his lawyer, court hearings, or verified employment purposes.
Greene is not allowed to own dangerous weapons, firearms, or simulations, said Judge Edelman.
Judge Edelman told Greene restrictions could be relaxed if he is complaint, but he could be sent back to jail if he violates the conditions of his release.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on July 10.
