‘I’ve Completely Changed My Life,’ Defendant Says

By D.C. Witness Staff - June 17, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a woman convicted of robbery on July 17.

Aliyah Diggs pleaded guilty to attempted robbery. She was initially charged with robbery and attempted robbery for two incidents in May and October of 2019, respectively. 

Judge Michael Ryan gave Diggs a six month in confinement. He suspended the time, which prevent her from needing to spend any time behind bars. He also sentenced her to one day (time suspended) of supervised release and 12 months of supervised probation.

As part of her probation, Diggs must get a mental health evaluation. She is also required to pay $100 to the Victims of Violent Crime Act fund. 

The defendant was sentenced under the Youth Rehabilitation Act. The act would have only required community service, but Judge Ryan waved that requirement due to the circumstances with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The prosecution called Diggs a “respectful and intelligent young woman who has made a string of mistakes.”

“I completely changed my life around,” Diggs said. She told Judge Ryan that she is not the same person she was last year.

Judge Ryan said that if Diggs complies with the terms of her probation, he is willing to accept a motion to terminate the sentencing at six months.

“I wish you good luck, please do well,” he told her.

This article was written by Andrea Keckley