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By
Anne Leakey
- June 9, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt decided not to revoke William Johnson’s probation on June 6, after a probation officer reported that Johnson failed a drug test upon release and missed a court hearing due to being hospitalized at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW).
Johnson, 41, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill on Feb. 23, 2022, for his involvement in a stabbing on Dec. 23, 2021, on the 2700 block of Langston Place, SE. He was sentenced to 66 months’ imprisonment, with 18 months suspended and credit for time served, followed by two years of probation.
According to the probation officer, Johnson contacted his case manager after being discharged from PIW. The probation officer requested that Johnson undergo a spot drug test on the day of the hearing and appear for drug tests weekly.
After Judge Brandt ordered drug testing for Johnson as requested, the prosecution agreed that Johnson could continue on probation.
No further dates were set.