Judge Releases Defendant from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

By D.C. Witness Staff - July 28, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge released a defendant from DC’s psychiatric hospital. 

Brittney Marshall is charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm, unlawful entry and contempt misdemeanors. The 26-year-old has been held at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital since April 30.

Judge Michael Ryan declared her competent to stand trial during a July 27 hearing.

Judge Ryan released her under the Specialized Supervision Unit (SSU,) which provides supervision to defendants with mental illnesses and cognitive impairments. She was released with the understanding that she will reside at her brother’s house. 

“You’ve done a very good job so far,” Judge Ryan told the defendant. “Please keep up the hard work.” 

On Feb. 11, Marshall allegedly trespassed 15 feet into restricted White House territory on the 1600 block of E Street, NW. 

A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer asked if she had a White House pass. 

“I do not have a White House pass,” she responded. “I am the President.”

The defendant received a stay away order from the White House zone, but allegedly went back to the area on Feb. 18. She said she needed to get inside the White House, but had been arrested the day before.

She also allegedly yelled at a community opportunity center employee on the 1300 block of Alabama Avenue, SE, saying she was going to “f*** her up and break all the windows out her vehicle” on Feb. 20. 

Marshall’s next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 7.