Judge Holds Two Domestic Violence Defendants During Initial Hearings

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A DC Superior Court judge held two domestic violence defendants during initial hearings on June 15.

In total, 21 defendants were presented before the court. None of them were charged with a homicide or sex abuse offense. Four defendants, however, were charged in domestic violence cases.

One of these defendants was charged with simple assault for allegedly pouring boiling water on the victim. The victim suffered from blisters on their face and was hospitalized for their injuries, according to the prosecution. The defendant was released.

Another domestic violence defendant was charged with simple assault, threats to do bodily harm and attempted threats to do bodily harm. Judge Sean Staples released her and ordered her to stay away from the victim.

Both of the defendants are scheduled to return to court on Dec. 14.

One defendant was charged with simple assault and possession of a prohibited weapon, which was a wooden plank. According to the prosecution, she was previously charged with aggravated assault in 2012. Judge Staples held her at DC Jail.

Judge Staples also held another domestic violence charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm.

Both of the held defendants are scheduled to return to court on July 6.