Domestic Violence Defendant Pleads Guilty

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A domestic violence defendant pleaded guilty to two charges.

According to a proffer of facts, 21-year-old Jestyn Young confronted the victim in her car and, when she tried to call the police, stabbed and slapped her before fleeing the scene.

During the March 26 hearing, Young pleaded down from his initial charge of assault with a dangerous weapon to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. He also pleaded guilty to contempt.

Young will remain held at DC Jail until he is sentenced on May 27.

DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell ordered a Youth Rehabilitation Act (YRA) study for him. If Young does get sentenced under the YRA, his case will effectively be sealed after he completes certain requirements.

Eileen Chen wrote this article

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