Judge Releases Four Domestic Violence Defendants During Initial Hearings

By D.C. Witness Staff - February 23, 2021
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During initial hearings on Feb. 22, District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe presided over 30 cases. 

Four of these were domestic violence cases, and all four of the defendants were released.

Two defendants are charged with simple assault and were both released on personal recognizance under the supervision of the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA). The prosecution did not oppose either release and only requested a no harassing, assaulting, threatening or stalking “HATS” order for each.

The third defendant is charged with attempted second-degree cruelty to children and reckless driving. The defendant was released on personal recognizance under PSA and given a “no HATS” order.

These three defendants have status hearings scheduled for July 26.

The last defendant has two domestic violence cases open. The first includes charges of destruction of property less than $1,000 and threats to do bodily harm. The second case includes charges of simple assault, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon and second-degree theft. 

The defendant was released on personal recognizance into the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP) with GPS monitoring. His next status hearing is scheduled for July 23.

Sasha Ridenour wrote this article.