Judge Releases Defendant who Pled Guilty to Arson

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During an April 24 hearing, an assault defendant was ordered to be released. 

Damion Thomas pleaded guilty to arson, threat to kidnap or injure a person and burglary two on Dec. 20, 2019.

DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson granted Thomas’ motion for release.

Thomas filed an emergency motion for release in March.  

Thomas has a sentencing is slated for July 10. 

Written by Wyatt Mullins