Domestic Shooting Defendant’s Release Request Denied, For Now

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DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro denied a defense attorney’s request to release a defendant in a non-fatal domestic shooting case during a July 1 hearing.

Bernard King, 40, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in the incident on June 7 on the 1900 block of 18th Street, SE.

According to court documents, the victim is the mother of King’s children.

During the hearing, defense attorney Karen Minor requested the release of King with GPS monitoring and highlighted that he has been compliant during the case and has no bench warrant history.

Judge Di Toro and the prosecuting attorney asked Minor to file a motion for release and that it would be considered at the next hearing.

Parties are set to reconvene on July 17.