Defendant’s Release Conditions Modified Because of Injuries

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On Aug. 24, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun modified release conditions for a defendant connected to a non-fatal shooting incident because of a recent hospitalization.

Tejan Bah, 33, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on Nov. 27, 2021 at the 2200 block of 25th Place, NE. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his left side and a stab wound in his left shoulder.

Pretrial services asked the court to end Bah’s release conditions because he failed to use his GPS monitoring correctly per the court’s requirements.

Defense attorney Gemma Stevens said he was not able to do so because he was recently hospitalized and is recovering from multiple surgeries. Stevens said his recovery is difficult and he is unable to travel to get the GPS back on.

Judge Okun modified his release conditions so Bah must now report to pretrial services over the phone once a week. His GPS and drug testing requirements are suspended until they meet next to see how his recovery is progressing.

The next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 20.

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