Judge Renews Domestic Violence Defendant’s Bench Warrant During Presentments

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A DC Superior Court judge renewed a bench warrant for a domestic violence defendant on probation during presentments on Sept. 22.

A total of 21 defendants were brought before Judge Maribeth Raffinan

The defendant was put on probation for simple assault and unlawful entry in October 2020. He allegedly violated his probation the following February, which is why the bench warrant was issued.

Judge Raffinan renewed the bench warrant.

Four other domestic violence defendants were brought before Judge Raffinan charged with simple assault. They were released with stay away orders and scheduled to return to court on Dec. 15

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