Judge Finds Probable Cause in Domestic Violence Case, Denying Defendant’s Motion for Release

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During an Oct. 5 preliminary hearing, DC Superior Court Judge Dorsey Jones ruled that evidence against a defendant accused of threatening his girlfriend with a gun is enough to bring his case to trial.  

The defendant is being held on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful firearm possession during a crime of violence for an incident that occurred in September.

A witness, who was the detective that executed a search warrant on the case, said the defendant barricaded himself in his apartment, where police officers observed him breaking all the windows.

Before allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, the witness confirmed a warrant was issued for the defendant because he damaged property and threatened the property manager. 

Defense attorney, Darryl Daniels II, testified about the mental and physical health of the defendant, saying the defendant has kidney disease and heart atrophy. Daniels said the ailments would be best treated if the defendant were released under home confinement.

Probable cause was found due to witness’s testimony and the defendant’s involvement in separate dangerous incidents included in the warrant.

Judge Jones scheduled a felony status conference for Oct. 20. 

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