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By
Will Lawrence [former]
- August 6, 2021
Court
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Daily Stories
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Domestic Violence
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Presentments
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On Aug. 5, 25 defendants were brought before DC Superior Court for presentments. Among them were three domestic violence defendants: two who were released and one who was held.
The held domestic violence defendant is charged with simple assault and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon, as well as violating a Civil Protection Order. Judge Renee Raymond scheduled him to return to court on Aug. 24.
Both of the released domestic violence defendants released are charged with simple assault. Judge Raymond gave one of them a stay away order and the other a No Harass, Assault, Threaten or Stalk order. They are scheduled to return to court on Nov. 10.