DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe admonished a defendant regarding missed drug testing on Sept. 8.
Jory Sydnor, 26, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, for his alleged involvement in an shooting that occurred April 10 on the 1400 block of Trinidad Avenue, NE.
According to a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), Sydnor has missed two drug tests. Judge Pipe admonished him for the missed tests, also reminding the court that Sydnor has been reporting to his court dates and cites safety concerns regarding the missed tests.
These concerns come from the complex nature of the case, where the victim is also charged for his alleged assault of Sydnor’s mother during the April incident.
Judge Pipe did, however, inform Sydnor that he must report to all further testing, including a test after his hearing. She also advised the prosecution to look into Sydnor’s safety concerns regarding the victim.
Judge Pipe will also be appointing new defense as per the request of current attorney Gregg Baron. An ascertainment of council has been set, at which time there will be new counsel for Sydnor.
Parties are slated to reconvene Oct. 8.
