Judge Denies Inmate’s Release

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A DC Superior Court judge denied the release of an inmate.

Evelyn Jones pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon on Jan. 3. However, on March 13 she filed a motion to withdraw her guilty plea.

Judge Danya Dayson denied her release.

Jones filed for release on March 19 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jones has a status hearing scheduled for July 8.