Judge Holds Four Domestic Violence Defendants During Presentments

By Isabel “Izzy” Angeli [former] - July 19, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Presentments | Suspects | Victims |

A DC Superior Court judge held four domestic violence defendants during presentments on July 17.

Thirty defendants were presented in total. 

One domestic violence defendant is charged with simple assault and assault on a police officer. After learning that she also has another misdemeanor case currently open, Judge Steven Wellner decided to hold her.

Two domestic violence defendants are charged with contempt for allegedly violating release orders in previous domestic violence cases. These alleged violations prompted Judge Wellner to hold them both. Their other charges include simple assault and second-degree theft. 

These defendants are scheduled to return to court on Aug. 3. 

Another domestic violence defendant is charged with simple assault. He was granted release in this case, but was held due to a fugitive case. He has an extradition hearing scheduled for Sept. 8.

Two other domestic violence defendants were also charged with simple assault. They were both released with stay away orders and are scheduled to return to court on Nov. 5.