Defendant’s Release Conditions Modified for Good Behavior

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On Jan. 24, DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan modified release conditions for a compliant shooting defendant.

Davida Johnson, 26, is charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and assault with significant bodily injury while armed.

The incident occurred around the 900 block of Brentwood Road NE on May 8, and the victim sustained two gunshot wounds, one in her left arm and one in her right buttocks.

Johnson’s defense requested that Judge Ryan end her client’s house arrest, allowing her to work outside the house in a limited capacity to provide for her family. Pretrial Services was against the step-down due to the nature of the crime and the serious charges.

Nonetheless, Judge Ryan agreed to a step-down from house arrest with a GPS ankle monitor.

He specifically noted her good behavior and the defendant’s ability to follow all release conditions to a tee.

Johnson’s next hearing is scheduled for March 5.

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