Judge Denies Assault Defendant’s Release Request

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A DC Superior Court judge denied a release request from a defendant charged with assault with a dangerous weapon in a domestic violence case.

The defendant is accused of threatening a victim with a gun while the two of them were in his car. After escaping the car, the victim called police and reported the incident. The defendant has been detained at DC Jail since being charged on June 8.

During the Aug. 25 hearing, defense attorney Sabitiyu Abou asked Judge Rainey Brandt to release her client. However, Judge Brandt denied the request due to his past history of not complying with his release conditions.

The defendant also waived his right to a preliminary hearing, which would evaluate if his case has enough evidence to go to trial.

The defendant’s next court date is scheduled on Sept. 14.

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