On June 27, 23 defendants were brought before the DC Superior Court for presentments.
Five domestic violence defendants were charged with simple assault. Four of them were released on their promise to return to court and one was given a stay away order. Another defendant was given a no Harass, Assault, Threaten or Stalk (HATS) order.
The fifth simple assault defendant was also charged with second-degree theft and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon. Judge John McCabe decided to hold him at DC Jail. His next hearing is scheduled for July 2.
The released defendants’ next hearings are scheduled for Jul. 13, Jul. 15, Jul. 20 and Oct. 22.
Isabel Angeli wrote this article.
