Defendant’s Probation Revoked After Charges for New Crime

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Ronald Yarborough , 29, was re-sentenced July 26 by DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz after allegedly committing a new crime during his release.

In December, Yarborough pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession, in exchange for all other charges as well as charges in a misdemeanor case getting dismissed. DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced him to 36 months for assault, 18 months for unlawful possession, to be served concurrently. Yarborough also had to serve two years of supervised probation after his release.

Yarborough was initially charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a prior convict. The charges are in connection with his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on June 28, 2020 at the 400 block of 2nd Street, NW.

Yarborough allegedly violated his probation on Jan. 29 by carrying a gun. On July 10 a Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) probation officer recommended that Judge Leibovitz revoke his probation for the 2020 case.

At Yarborough’s sentencing on July 16, defense attorney Donna Beasley said that Yarborough had lived with his wife immediately after his release in March, and had sought employment.

She also argued that Yarborough was otherwise in compliance with his release conditions and had only tested positive for alcohol once.

While discussing the new case, which resulted in his probation being revoked, Judge Leibovitz said “he certainly knew what it meant to carry a gun again.”

Leibovitz sentenced Yarborough to 48 months for assault with a dangerous weapon, 24 months for unlawful possession and 3 years of suspended release. Yarborough will be given credit for time served.