A defendant pleaded not guilty to simple assault, attempted threats to do bodily harm and attempted second-degree cruelty to children on July 13.
The defendant is accused of threatening a 17-year-old and her mother, saying he would “chop them up.” The defendant also allegedly choked the 17-year-old, causing injuries to her throat and back.
The prosecution requested that the defendant be ordered to stay away from the young woman, as well as her home, place of work and school. Defense attorney Brittany Kerr asked that her client not be ordered to stay away from the home because he and the victims live together.
DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan issued a stay away order but it is unclear if that order pertains to the victim and her family.
The defendant’s next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 23.
