One June 2, a DC Superior Court judge decided that the preliminary hearing’s initial ruling would stand.
Kristopher Sims is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon.
According to DC Courts, there was no new evidence that undermined the previous probable cause ruling. Judge Michael O’Keefe denied the defense’s request for release.
The motion to reopen the preliminary hearing was an appeal submitted on May 1.
On April 21, DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson also denied the defendant’s motions for humanitarian release and emergency release because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The defendant is scheduled for another hearing on Aug. 24.
