Judge Holds 7 Out of 32 Defendants During Initial Hearings

By D.C. Witness Staff - August 15, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge held seven of the 32 defendants on Aug. 14 for their initial hearings.

Anthony Israel was one of the defendants who Judge Robert Okun chose to hold. He is charged with assault on a police officer, attempted threats to do bodily harm and attempted possession of a machete.

Israel was one of three defendants charged with assaulting a police officer. The other defendants were released. One was released due to her lack of a criminal history. The other was released under the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP.)

Three co-defendants are charged with possession with the intent to distribute ecstasy and unauthorized use of a vehicle.

Nine defendants are charged in domestic violence cases. Only one of them was held. That defendant is charged with contempt for violating his release conditions.

Two defendants came before the court on bench warrants. Jason Washington, who is charged with second-degree burglary, was held. The other defendant, who is charged with robbery, came to court on a walk-in bench warrant. Judge Okun decided to release him, citing how the defendant came in voluntarily.

Marvin Davis was held. He is charged with contempt, panhandling and unlawful entry.

Decarlos Wilkins, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction and carrying a pistol without a license, was also held.

Jarreau Hines, charged with simple assault, second-degree theft and attempted threats to do bodily harm was held as well.

Abu Bakarra Wurie and Dustin Holmes were both brought before the court in two cases: one fugitive matter and one felony matter.

Wurie was released in his felony case, in which he is charged with carrying a pistol without a license. However, he waived his right for an extradition hearing for the fugitive matter, and was therefore held.

Dustin Holmes was also released in his felony case, in which he is charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. However, he also waived his right for an extradition hearing for the fugitive matter, and was held.