DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean released a stabbing defendant on March 10 pending trial after he did not receive appropriate medical care for an acknowledged medical condition.
Jaylen Gross, 26, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and strangulation for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that took place at the 2400 block of Pomeroy Road, SE on Feb. 17.
Gross’ attorney, Susan Borecki, explained that he was receiving medical treatment before his incarceration and that being held has deprived him of proper treatment and is causing him pain.
A Department of Corrections (DoC) representative stated that Gross must undergo a welfare check and needs a reassessment before the department can take medical action. The representative advised that Gross could file a grievance in the matter.
Borecki reached out to the jail on March 6 to request that Gross receive medical attention as soon as possible. Gross was brought to a hospital on March 9, three days after the initial request, for immediate medical attention.
“I do not think he should suffer,” stated Judge McLean.
Judge McLean released Gross on GPS monitoring and home confinement pending trial. Gross was ordered to admit himself to a hospital before reporting to pre-trial services for his GPS device.
The judge asked the DoC to release Gross’ medical records.
Parties will reconvene on April 10.
