A judge vacated a defendant’s mental observation hearing, opting to send her to a psychiatric hospital.
Shanti Parson is charged with possession of a controlled substance, simple assault, and failure to appear in court as stated by the Bail Reform Act.
DC Superior Court Judge James Crowell released Parson from the DC Jail and vacated her July 1 mental observation hearing on April 17.
Parson was sent to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, DC’s psychiatric institution, until further notice.
