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Domestic Violence Defendant Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

A domestic violence defendant pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm and will remain held at DC Jail as he waits sentencing. 

Fate Collins, 25, was charged in May 2020 after being found in possession of a pistol despite having been previously convicted of robbery. 

As part of a plea deal, parties agreed to a minimum sentence of 36 months in prison followed by a period of probation. 

The prosecution also agreed not to seek any additional charges against the defendant in this case. 

Judge John Campbell scheduled Collins to be sentenced on  May 28. 

McKenzie Beard wrote this article. 

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