Judge Denies Defendant’s Release, but Agrees to Review Later

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 20, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge denied April 20 a defendant’s release but agreed to hear further arguments for his release at a later date.

Roscoe Jones is charged with assault with the intent to kill while armed with a sharp object, assault with significant bodily injury while armed with a sharp object, assault with a dangerous weapon sharp object and unlawful possession of contraband while in a penal institution.

Judge Danya Dayson denied Jones’ motion, which also denied by Judge Anita Josey-Herring on April 13. However, Dayson agreed to review the case on April 23 after the prosecution files a motion to quash an outstanding warrant for Jones.

Jones’ attorney, Anthony Matthew, filed an emergency motion for release due to the novel coronavirus on April 9.

Jones first bond review hearing was scheduled on April 13 when his motion was denied. Jones was scheduled to return to court so Matthews could gather more information on Jones’ health.

Jones’ hearing has been rescheduled two times.