Defendant Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing and is Released

By Hypatia Fitzsimons [former] - October 23, 2023
Daily Stories | Shooting | Suspects | Victims |

On Oct. 23, a non-fatal shooting defendant waived her right to a preliminary hearing. 

Ni’jhae Curry, 33, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for her alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting at the 900 Block of Sycamore Drive, SE, on Oct. 17. There were no reported injuries.

The Public Defenders Services (PDS) withdrew from the case due to Curry’s retaining attorney, Johnathan Love. 

With the waiver, Curry gave up her right to cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses and hear the evidence against her. 

Love asked the court to release Curry under supervision. He argued she has no criminal history and is not a danger to the community. The prosecution argued the crime is serious and the alleged victim is “terrified.”

DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond, released Curry on GPS monitoring, stating she has a stable support system and she does not see her as a danger to the community. 

Judge Raymond ordered Curry to stay away from the complainant and the 900 block of Sycamore Drive, SE. The stay away includes no contact with the complainant in person and online. 

A felony status conference is scheduled for Dec 1.