Judge Holds 2 of 5 Domestic Violence Defendants During Initial Hearings

By D.C. Witness Staff - March 4, 2021
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During initial hearings on March 3, District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann presided over more than 30 cases. 

Five of these were domestic violence cases, and two of the defendants were held at the jail.

The first defendant is charged with simple assault and possession of a prohibited weapon. The defendant was held after being arrested on a bench warrant for failing to appear at a pretrial hearing.

The defendant will be held and has a status hearing is scheduled for March 9. 

The second defendant is charged with simple assault. The judge decided to hold the defendant because of another open domestic violence case against him involving the same victim. The defendant has a status hearing scheduled for March 23. 

The third defendant is charged with simple assault and attempted second-degree cruelty to children. The defendant was released on personal recognizance under the supervision of the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA). The defendant was ordered to return to court for a status hearing on Aug. 3. 

The fourth defendant is charged with violation of a Civil Protection Order (CPO). The defendant was released on personal recognizance under PSA and given a stay away order. The defendant was also given a no harassing, assaulting, threatening or stalking, or “HATS,” order. 

The last defendant is charged with simple assault and was released on personal recognizance under PSA. The defendant was also given a stay away order. 

The last two defendants have status hearings scheduled for Aug. 4. 

Sasha Ridenour wrote this article.