Judge Releases 3 Domestic Violence Defendants During Initial Hearings

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During initial hearings on Jan. 28, DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe heard a total of 27 cases, three of which involved domestic violence.

Of the three domestic violence cases presented before the judge, all defendants were released.

The first defendant is charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm, attempted second-degree cruelty to children and attempted possession of a prohibited weapon.

The defendant, an adult woman, allegedly threatened a 12 year-old with a knife.

She is currently on probation for destruction of property and threats to kidnap or injure a person. According to the woman’s defense attorney, she is compliant with her probation conditions and is seeking mental health treatment. 

Due to her compliance and minor criminal history, Judge Pipe released the defendant with a stay-away order from the child.

The second defendant, an adult woman, is charged with a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) violation and destruction of property resulting in less than $1,000 in damages. At the request of the prosecution, the defendant was released with a stay-away order.

The final defendant is charged with a simple assault. Judge Pipe served her with a Civil Protection Order (CPO) and released her with a stay-away order.

All three defendants are scheduled to return to court on July 1.

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