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By
Aerial Lopez [former]
- March 28, 2023
Court
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Daily Stories
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Domestic Violence
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A defendant accused of assaulting his girlfriend failed to appear in court for a hearing on March 28 and remained in DC Jail.
The 33-year-old defendant is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly attacking his significant other in a domestic dispute. The incident occurred on Feb. 8 on the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW.
On Tuesday morning, defense counsel Jordan Crunkleton, informed DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow that her client was currently held at DC Jail for violating parole.
The prosecution said the defendant was arrested on March 8 for violating parole in another domestic violence case. Green was sentenced to 120 days in jail in that matter.
According to court documents the defendant was charged in a violent dispute with his girlfriend during a card game. The defendant reportedly became enraged when he discovered a man was texting his girlfriend.
The next hearing is scheduled for April 12.