Judge Releases Defendant Under Supervision and GPS Monitoring

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A DC Superior Court judge released June 4 a defendant awaiting trial.

Brandon Bacchus is charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm, violating a court protective order and unlawfully entering private property. 

Judge Judith Pipe ordered that Bacchus be placed under the high intensity supervision program (HISP) and GPS monitoring. She also filed a stay away order.

In the past, Bacchus pleaded guilty to charges including failure to appear in court, violating release conditions and a civil protection order, contempt of court protective order and burglary. 

Bacchus’ next court appearance is scheduled for July 10.