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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- June 12, 2020
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A convicted felon will only have to serve one year in prison plus the time he has already served for robbery, armed kidnapping, armed robbery, threats to do bodily harm and simple assault.
During his sentencing, Rondal Lynch thanked Judge Patricia Broderick for her help.
“Once I’m done this time, I’m done, your honor,” he said. “You have helped me in a lot of ways. You have saved my life in a lot of ways.”
Rondal Lynch was originally charged with kidnapping in October 2014 and faced additional charges the following May. He has been put on supervised release multiple times.
Lynch violated his release conditions on many occasions, which the prosecutor cited during the sentencing as evidence of a “history of noncompliance.”
Lynch has long struggled with mental illness and addiction. Judge Broderick told the defendant to continue receiving treatment and remain on his medication.
“You keep throwing it away,” Judge Broderick said. “Don’t break my heart again and don’t break your family’s heart again. I still believe you can do this.”
Lynch was also charged in 2018 with bail violation. Judge Broderick suspended the remaining time on the offense in addition to giving him credit for his time he already served. He was initially sentenced to nearly three years in prison.
With good behavior, Judge Broderick said Lynch would be eligible for 30 days of supervised release at the end of his sentence. She said this would ensure he still had the mental health treatment he needs once released.
When released Lynch will have to abide by conditions, including seeking vocational training, completing his GED and seeking necessary medication and treatment.
Lynch Will also have to pay $100 fine to be paid towards the Victims of Violent Crime Fund for each of his cases. Even though the judge tried to set up a system for Lynch to pay it, he refused vowing to pay the money.
“No, I’ll pay it, your honor,” he said. “I’ll definitely make sure I pay it.”