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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- February 23, 2021
Court
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Daily Stories
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Homicides
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DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson sentenced a domestic violence defendant to serve five years in prison.
Benjamin Lewis was originally charged with felony assault with intent to kill while armed. In January 2020, he made a deal with the prosecution to pleaded down to assault with a dangerous weapon.
Lewis’ sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release. Lewis must also register as a gun offender for two years upon release and pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime (VVC) compensation fund.
Sarah Gebrengus wrote this article.