Judge Releases Seven Domestic Violence Defendants During Initial Hearings

By D.C. Witness Staff - April 5, 2021
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On April 5, a DC Superior Court judge released all seven defendants charged in domestic violence cases. 

In total, there were 33 cases presented before the court.

Judge Lloyd Nolan issued stay-away orders for all seven defendants as a condition of release and ordered them to call the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) once a week. 

Two of the defendants are being charged as co-defendants. One of the defendants is being charged with simple assault and destruction of property less than $1,000. The other is being charged with simple assault. 

A defendant was charged with attempted threats to do bodily harm, simple assault and obstruction of justice. The prosecution requested that this defendant be held considering their assaultive and domestic violence conduct in the past. However, Judge Nolan released the defendant because they have been in compliance with conditions of release and have been in contact with supervision officers in regards to their probation.

The other four defendants have charges that include simple assault, destruction of property less than $1,000, attempted possession of a prohibited weapon and attempted and actual threats to do bodily harm. 

All defendants are scheduled to return to court on Oct. 12. 

This article was written by Dalvyn Velez