DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe denied a stabbing defendant’s request for release after repeated probation violations in a ruling on April 20.
Manuel Yeager, 41, was sentenced on Jan. 9 to three years imprisonment, all suspended, in favor of one year of probation for assault with a dangerous weapon. The charge stemmed from his involvement in a stabbing that occurred on the 2300 block of Q Street, SE on June 3, 2025. The victim, Yeager’s brother, sustained a stab wound to his right shin.
According to court records, Yeager is currently charged with threatening to kidnap or injure a person in an unrelated matter, which led to his probation violation and revocation in this case on March 26.
During the hearing, Yeager’s attorney, Daniel Kovler, requested Judge Pipe consider releasing Yeagar with GPS monitoring. He cited his limited criminal history and noted that he is currently being held on a separate case involving alleged threats.
Judge Pipe denied the request, stating that after a prior release, Yeager violated a stay-away order by returning to the address where the stabbing occurred. She also noted that Yeager has since incurred an another charge–this one involving threats at a retail store.
According to a representative from Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Yeager failed to report to probation after receiving a fully suspended sentence.
As a result, Judge Pipe emphasized that based on these factors, there were no conditions she could impose that would ensure the safety of the community.
Parties are slated to reconvene on May 12.
