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D.C. Witness Staff
- November 2, 2020
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On Nov. 2, a defendant was sentenced to serve 60 months for armed robbery.
Rayshawn Tillery pleaded guilty to robbery while armed. According to court documents, on June 5, on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was flagged down in reference to a man bleeding profusely from his face. The victim stated he was attacked and his wallet was stolen.
Tillery, 26, was identified by MPD on June 6, and taken into custody where he allegedly confessed, documents state.
During the hearing, the prosecution showed two security clips and an image of the victim’s injury.
The victim had a deep laceration on his upper lip and cheek, which required surgery. The victim said he had to undergo two surgeries and is under severe financial stress.
“I can barely eat, drink, talk…It’s kind of hard for me to look in the mirror,” the victim said during a statement he made to the court. “It’s kind of hard for me to brush my teeth.”
Judge Danya Dayson sentenced Tillery to 60 months, and five years of supervised release. He will also need to pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crimes Compensation fund.
Judge Dayson also said she will recommend that Tillery receive mental health and substance abuse treatment during and after his incarceration.
“I wish things could have been different,” Tillery said. “I accept responsibility.”
Tillery was set to also appear before the court two additional hearings in two separate cases for charges including GPS tampering and second-degree theft. But, the prosecution dismissed both cases.