Judge Releases Defendant, Again

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A judge released a defendant for the second time.

Jerlyu Wood is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction of less than a year, carrying a pistol without a license (outside of a home or place of business/prior felony), possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, possession of unregistered firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.

On April 17, DC Superior Court Judge Josey-Herring granted Wood release on personal recognizance with some conditions. D.C. Witness could not confirm the conditions of Wood’s release.

The prosecutor and Wood’s defense attorney, John Fowler, were present via phone. 

Wood was also granted release also on Sept. 27.

A trial readiness hearing is scheduled ro occur on May 26.

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