Defendant Competent to Stand Trial, Judge Says

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After a mental examination a defendant was found competent to stand trial on May 26.

Brandon Bacchus is charge with attempted threats to do bodily harm, violating a civil protection order and unlawful entry of private property in a domestic violence case.

DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan found that Bacchus is now competent to stand trial after having a mental exam on May 9.

Judge Raffinan also denied the defense’s oral motion for release but granted the defense a detention hearing.

The detention hearing is scheduled for June 4.