DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro terminated probation unsuccessfully for a woman convicted of stabbing a senior citizen at a hearing on June 30.
On June 21, 2024, Janette George, 32, was sentenced to 24 months of incarceration, with all but seven months suspended, for assault with a dangerous weapon of a senior citizen and simple assault of a senior citizen. The incident occurred on Nov. 6, 2023 on the unit block of O Street, SW.
According to court documents, during the altercation, George sliced the hand of the victim with a knife and officers initially believed George was under the influence of narcotics during the attack.
During the hearing, parties discussed a report from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), which stated they were recommending unsuccessful termination of probation due toGeorge’s continued non-compliance.
If accepted, George’s probation period would be dismissed despite not completing the court-ordered conditions.
The officer stated that while George had recently gotten a job she was continuing to fail drug tests. The officer also reported that George had previously received treatment in “countless inpatient and outpatient” facilities but was still struggling with drug use.
George alerted Judge Di Toro she is employed at the Nationals Park, working on structures for the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Judge Di Toro ruled to terminate probation unsuccessfully and encouraged George to focus on drug recovery, although Judge Di Toro stated she would not require George to take part in further treatment. However, a failed probation could mean a return to jail to serve out any remaining sentence.
No further dates were set.
