DC Superior Court Judge Renee Reymond recommended that Tyrice Sutton, 30, be moved from DC Jail to the medium security Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) during a status hearing on Sept. 25.
Sutton is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on July 17, on the 600 block of 7th Street NW. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.
During the hearing, Sutton’s attorney, Varsha Govindaraju, made the request he be transferred from the jail to the CTF due to the limitations imposed by him being in a lockdown unit. Specifically, Govindaraju, says restrictions on phone time and access to those on the outside are limiting communications with his client.
Judge Raymond granted the request, and recommended the Department of Corrections (DOC) transfer Sutton.
Govindaraju also informed Judge Reymond that the parties were in plea negotiations and would like a continuance to discuss the offer further.
The next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 11.
