Defendant Released After Plea Deal

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A defendant entered a plea deal for simple assault on June 16.

On July 14, 2017, Curtis Dempsey, 54, was charged with simple assault and possession of a prohibited weapon. According to court documents, he took out a knife and cut a victim. On March 9, he was also charged with a bail violation for failing to appear in court. 

As part of a plea agreement with the prosecution, Dempsey’s other charges were dropped.

DC Superior Court Judge John McCabe released Dempsey. He must pay a fine towards the Victims Violent Crime fund.