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D.C. Witness Staff
- June 4, 2020
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DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe ruled to keep a defendant with health issues in jail on other charges.
Antonio Jacobs is accused of allegedly breaking into his brother’s house and assaulting him. Jacobs was living with his brother until he was kicked out. The brother called the police to escort Jacobs out.
Jacobs, who attended the hearing via telephone, is being held without bond for a a felony bail violation in 2020, a domestic violence simple assault case in 2019 and an animal cruelty case in 2017.
Jacobs received a $50 bail in a simple assault case in 2020. He had also been given 10 bench warrants, six of which were executed.
Jacobs’ defense attorney, Isaac Kurnnirickal, said the arresting officer said Jacobs was the only one of the two men who had visible injuries.
Kunnirickal unsuccessfully requested to place Jacobs on home confinement at his mother’s house while awaiting trial.
Kurnnirickal said Jacobs had ties to the community as well as mental and physical health issues, including anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. The lawyer said Jacobs is on two narcotic pain medicines.
Jacobs’ next court appearance is scheduled for July 22.