DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz told a shooting defendant’s attorney on April 28 to file a written motion to remove his curfew.
Jonathan Young, 36, is charged with conspiracy while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence while armed. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a shooting that injured two individuals on the 4600 block of Benning Road, SE, on July 24, 2023.
During the hearing, Brandi Harden, Young’s attorney, requested Judge Kravitz dismiss Young’s curfew, which runs from 12 a. m.-to-6 a. m. daily. She cited it has been difficult for Young to spend time with his family and travel, and stated he intends to get a night job at a hospital to be able to better provide for his family. Young is currently employed as a driver with FedEx.
Harden further argued that he has remained fully compliant during his release, with the only issue arising from a failure to go on a planned trip due to a family emergency.
“He always comes to court,” Harden insisted, stating the court can guarantee the community’s safety without the curfew.
Judge Kravitz ordered the defense to file a written motion, which must include a written job offer and Young’s proposed schedule, in order to consider the request.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 25.
