DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson said that she could not allow a cycle of violence between a defendant and her “ex”to continue during a probation hearing on Oct. 30.
In the spring, Javonee Jackson, 25, accepted a sealed plea agreement for her involvement in the shooting of her baby’s father on May 10, 2023 at the 700 block of 7th Street, NW. She was originally charged with assault with intent to kill, and the terms of the plea are not accessible.
The victim, Keanu Scott, sustained injuries to the face, arm, and torso.
Scott faces charges for his alleged involvement in shooting at Jackson on Aug. 21, on the 800 block of Dahlia Street, NW. During the hearing, Judge Dayson stressed the significance of a violation of Jackson’s protective order against Scott, which states she cannot reach out to him, and the importance of her work with mental health services.
Jackson and her attorney, Alvin Thomas, asked for the show-cause to be dismissed given the nature of her contact with Scott. Jackson said that she had messaged him only because of the threat he posed to her and her son. Jackson also argued that some of her difficulties in complying with her probationary measures were a result of the shooting.
“The seven days I missed the mental health exam I was shot in my leg,” Jackson said. “I’m doing what I’m supposed to do.” According to court documents, it is unclear if her injury was from a gunshot or shrapnel.
Dayson told Jackson that she understood the difficulty of her situation and recognized that it was not her job to police Jackson’s personal life. Dayson noted, though, that any contact between Jackson and Scott could have lethal consequences for other people.
“There is a cycle of violence between the two of them and no disengagement,” Dayson said. “I’m not a relationship therapist,” Dayson added.
Dayson insisted that she could not discharge the probation hearing and needed to make sure Jackson followed through on all of her obligations to the court.
Parties are slated to reconvene Dec. 12.
