Defendant Gets First Hearing in Court After Extended Hospital Stay

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A defendant final received his initial hearing at DC Superior Court on June 3.

Douglas Maiden is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault on a police officer while armed.

Maiden has been hospitalized since he was involved in a shootout with police in February. According to a press release, he was struck by gunfire multiple times.

During the hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Juliet McKenna found probable cause that the defendant committed the crimes.

Judge McKenna also released Maiden on personal recognizance.

He is scheduled for another hearing on Aug. 10.