A DC Superior Court judge released a domestic violence defendant after the prosecution withdrew their hold request.
The defendant is charged with simple assault, attempted threats to do bodily harm and threats to kidnap or injure a person.
The defendant was held at DC Jail on June 8. The prosecution withdrew their request to hold the individual on July 23.
Judge Judith Pipe released the defendant on a promise to return to court with a stay away order from the victim and the victim’s residence.
The defendant is also required to seek out mental health treatment with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA.)
The defendant’s next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 20.
