DC Superior Court Judge Rainy Brandt released five defendants during their initial hearings on June 12.
The prosecution also dismissed one defendant’s case, however the defendant remained at DC Jail because of a parole violation in another case.
Five of the cases were related to domestic violence, including one defendant whose initial hearing was delayed since June 9 because he was in the hospital.
Judge Bandt released the defendant, who is charged with assault and destroying property in a domestic violence-related offense, on June 12. The defendant has to stay away from one person and the 800 Adrian Street, SE.
Four defendants were not released.
Three defendants were not released because they faced multiple charges on similar offenses within a short time period.
Another defendant was not released because of her unwillingness to comply with stay away orders.
