‘Disheartened’Judge Re-Sentences Probation Violator in Shooting Case

By Ivanna Ceballos - September 13, 2024
Daily Stories | Non-Fatal Shooting | Shooting | Suspects |

DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced a shooting defendant to an additional seven-and-a-half years of imprisonment due to multiple probation violations on Sept. 12. 

On Jan. 29, 2021, Jordan Therman, 26, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting incident between two groups that occurred on May 2, 2019, at a gas station on the 4700 block of South Capitol Street, SE. 

On April 6, 2021, Therman was sentenced to 30 months, with six months suspended, for aggravated assault and 60 months, with 12 months suspended, for possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. 

Therman was also sentenced to a 30 month probation period. 

During the Sept. 12 hearing, the prosecution requested Therman be sentenced to the previously imposed term with credit for time served. They argued his inability to comply with probation conditions required the sentence be served in full.  

Addressing the court, Therman expressed a desire to start his own business but revealed that he is currently homeless and struggling with mental health issues. He admitted his struggles led him down a path he now regrets, stating he “wish[es] it didn’t happen” and that he is seeking help.

Judge O’Keefe, referencing Therman’s statements from his original sentencing, expressed disappointment at seeing him back in court after previously claiming he had “learned a lot” from the case. The judge noted that he was “disheartened” by Therman’s return under such circumstances.

He was ordered to serve 30 months for the aggravated assault charge and 60 months for the possession charge, with the sentences running concurrently. 

No further dates were set.