DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur didn’t revoke the release of a stabbing defendant on electronic monitoring in a June 12 hearing in spite of reported infractions.
Tyra Redad, 34, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in an altercation that resulted in a stabbing on Dec. 1, 2024 which occurred on the 800 block of 7th Street, NW.
Redad’s attorney, Alvin Thomas, filed a motion to allow Redad to be released on bond.
The prosecution objected and added that they canceled a plea offer for Redad after she failed to appear for drug testing more than once as ordered, tested positive for drugs and had a bench warrant for another violent offense. They argued the violations are why they retracted the offer and were against her release.
Judge Arthur asked for an explanation.
Thomas claimed that Redad was in Maryland at the time and had no transportation to meet the requirements, but she understood she could no longer violate her pretrial conditions.
Judge Arthur confirmed that Redad had in fact tested positive for marijuana use in December, however he acknowledged that she remained compliant with her stay-away order prior to her detention.
Ultimately, Judge Arthur granted Redad’s request to remain on release with electronic monitoring.
Parties are set to reconvene on June 24.
