DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld dismissed a shooting defendant’s charges after prosecutors failed to indict her under a 90-day deadline on July 2.
Dominque Hansberry, 41, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and destruction of property less than $1,000 for her alleged involvement in a Sept. 26, 2025 non-fatal shooting on the 500 block of 60th Street, NE. No one was injured.
A trial date was initially set for July 7, 2026.
Hansberry’s attorney, Peter Cooper, indicated that 120 days had passed since Hansberry was held. This exceeds the 90-day deadline that prosecutors have to secure an indictment, given the charge
Cooper requested Judge Hertzfeld dismiss the case and release Hansberry, which Judge Hertzfeld granted.
No further dates were set.
