Judge Releases Defendant with Multiple Misdemeanor Charges

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A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant charged with multiple misdemeanors.

Muhammad Abubakor is charged with possession of a controlled substance cocaine and second-degree theft.

Judge Todd Edelman decided to release Abubakor into the High Intensity Supervision Program on April 27.

Abubakor filed an emergency motion for release because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abubakor is not scheduled for any hearings as of April 27.