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D.C. Witness Staff
- May 14, 2021
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During initial hearings on May 13, DC Superior Court Judge Shelly Mulkey held two of four domestic violence defendants.
In total, there were 23 defendants presented before the court. Three of these defendants had domestic violence cases.
Judge Mulkey held a defendant who was brought in on a bench warrant for failing to appear at a hearing to discuss his mental health in his pending case. The underlying charge in his case is simple assault.
The defendant’s presence was waived by defense counsel because he was allegedly being combative with the officers at the Central Cell Block (CCB).
Judge Mulkey decided to hold the defendant on the bench warrant and scheduled his next court date for June 10.
The judge held a defendant who was brought in on a bench warrant for violating his probation terms. In the case, the defendant was convicted of simple assault and threats to do bodily harm.
The judge decided to hold the defendant to be brought before the presiding judge on May 18.
The judge released the two remaining domestic violence defendants. One of the defendants was brought in on a bench warrant for failing to appear at his hearing. He was released with a new court date of June 15.
The second defendant is charged with violation of a Civil Protection Order (CPO). She was released with a stay-away order from a person and a location and ordered to return to court on Nov. 18.