Defendant Waits on Civil Matter Ruling for Release from Jail

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A defendant is waiting on a ruling for his civil case in order to be released from jail.

Jesse Payne is charged with simple assault for grabbing the victim’s butt after the victim refused to give him money.

DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan released Payne on his own personal recognizance on May 6 however, remanded him to Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution, until his civil petition hearing is held on May 28.

A mental observation hearing is scheduled on July 27.