Judge Decides to Keep Defendant Charged with Abuse on Probation

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A DC Superior Court judge denied April 17 revoking probation for a defendant charged with sexual abuse of a child. 

Jesus Downing, 46, is charged with misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child or a minor for his alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl in July of 2015.

DC Superior Court Judge Juliet Mckenna denied the motion to revoke Downing’s probation, however Downing will continue to be monitored via GPS and remain at home under 24-hour confinement. He is also required to stay away from children. 

A probation show cause hearing is scheduled for July 17. 

Written by Wyatt Mullins