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By
Ankush Dwivedi
- February 3, 2025
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Non-Fatal Shooting
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DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced Reginald Hughes, 29, to 10 years of incarceration and five years of supervised release on Jan. 31.
On Oct. 2, 2024, Hughes accepted a deal, which required him to plead guilty to aggravated assault knowingly while armed for his involvement in a shooting that injured one on Jan. 26, 2022 on the 600 block of Southern Avenue, SE.
According to court documents, the victim sustained injuries resulting in paralysis from the waist down.
Molly Bunke, Hughes’ attorney, stated that Hughes is remorseful for his actions, and after a great deal of reflection Hughes is serious about changing his life for the better.
Hughes stated, “I take full responsibility for my actions” and “I apologize to the victim… I can’t take back what I did. All I can do is make better decisions.”
After Judge Okun imposed sentence, the defense requested that Hughes be placed in a facility that has a fatherhood program, in order to maintain a relationship with his children. The Judge agreed.
Additionally, Judge Okun recommended a mental health evaluation and treatment that was proposed by Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA).
No further dates were set.