DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe strengthened the release conditions for a shooting defendant on Aug. 28, following multiple violations.
Jory Sydnor, 25, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm for his alleged involvement in a shooting that took place on the 1400 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE on April 11. Sydnor’s ex-step-father was injured during the incident.
At his last hearing, Judge Pipe directed Sydnor, who has been on supervised release, to comply with a mental health assessment at the court’s urgent care facility directly after the hearing—an order that Sydnor allegedly did not comply with. Sydnor has also allegedly failed to appear for multiple drug assessments and has not checked-in with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) since his last hearing.
Prosecutors asked Judge Piper to reconsider Sydnor’s release status, requesting that, at minimum, he wear an ankle monitor. The prosecution said that she felt bound to ask for stricter release conditions due to Sydnor’s continued failure to comply.
Sydnor’s defense attorney, Gregg Baron, argued that Sydnor did not feel safe leaving his home because the victim in this case, who also faces charges related to the incident, continued to contact Sydnor’s family, directly violating a stay-away order.
Judge Pipe ordered Sydnor to wear an ankle monitor, immediately submit to a full drug screening, and report to PSA within 24 hours of the hearing.
“I need Mr. Sydnor to be in touch with Pretrial Services,” Judge Pipe said.
The parties are slated to reconvene Sept. 5.
