Judge Congratulates Homicide Defendant for Doing Well on Probation

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 15, 2021
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A homicide defendant, who was recently granted a compassionate release, was reported not to be having any issues with his probation.

In 2009, Aaron Williams was sentenced to 18.75 years with credit for time served for second-degree murder while armed and conspiracy after making a plea deal with the prosecution.

During the March 15 probation review hearing, a Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) agent said Williams has been removed from GPS monitoring and has been in full compliance with his probation and has no issues. It was also mentioned that he has been working a job for the past three weeks and is enjoying being with his family.

Judge Julie Becker told Williams she will not be setting another court date unless something goes wrong.

“I wish you the best of luck, congratulations,” she said.

Williams and his defense attorney, Jesse Winograd, asked for a compassionate release in September 2020.

Williams wrote a letter to Judge Becker discussing the medical conditions that could put him at a greater risk if he gets the coronavirus. 

“I have been almost a model inmate who is currently at a minimum status with a lot of family support,” he wrote.

Judge Becker granted the request, placing the defendant on five years of supervised probation the following December.

Sarah Gebrengus wrote this article.