Judge Releases Inmate from Psychiatric Hospital

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A DC Superior Court judge released an inmate April 21 from a psychiatric hospital.

Alysia Blackwell is charged with unlawful entry of private property and a bail violation.

Judge Michael Ryan decided to release Blackwell from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution. Blackwell had been detained at the hospital since Jan. 21.

Blackwell requested release from St. Elizabeth’s due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

She is scheduled for a status hearing on July 7.