Judge Sentences Domestic Violence Defendant to More than 11 Months

By Tory Lysik [former] - July 2, 2021
Court | Daily Stories | Domestic Violence | Suspects |

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a domestic violence defendant to more than 11 months on July 1.

In December 2020, Tavarus Thompson was initially charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping and threat to kidnap or injure a person. Back in April, he pleaded guilty to simple assault and felony contempt. 

“I would like to start out for saying I do apologize for my actions, and I do take full responsibility for my actions,”  Thompson said. “I’m not that type of guy.”

Judge John Campbell sentenced Thompson to 150 days for the assault charge. He also sentenced him to one year for the contempt charge, but suspended half that time. The sentences will run consecutively. 

Thompson has been held at DC Jail since December 2020. He will receive credit for time served. 

His sentence will be followed by one year of supervised probation. As part of his probation, Thompson must partake in a Domestic Violence Intervention Program, housing assistance and a mental health screening and evaluation.