Judge Grants Stay Away Order Modification

By Hunter Odom [former] - July 7, 2023
Court | Daily Stories | Shooting |

In a July 7 hearing, a DC judge modified a stay away order for a defendant in a nonfatal shooting case. 

Tejan Bah, 33, is charged with assault with intent to kill for his alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on Nov. 27, 2021 at the 2200 block of 25th Place, NE. 

A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) reiterated that Bah has remained noncompliant and tested positive for substance use while released under tight supervision.

While both parties did not request his release conditions be amended, defense attorney Gemma Stevens asked to amend her client’s restrictions to give him stable housing with family members in DC. 

The prosecution opposed the request given the facts and due to concern for Bah’s previously alleged drug use.

Nonetheless, DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun granted the modification to the stay away order.

 “I’m doing this because I do agree with counsel’s statement about stable housing,” he argued. 

Parties are to return for a status hearing on Aug. 24.