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Washington D.C. Teen Receives Probation Despite Government’s Request for Prison in Recreation Center Shooting Case
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Washington D.C. Teen Receives Probation Despite Government’s Request for Prison in Recreation Center Shooting Case

Darius Drew sentenced under Youth Rehabilitation Act after firing over 20 rounds injure juvenile basketball player

Darius Drew, 19, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession after shooting a juvenile at a Northwest D.C. recreation center in May 2026. Despite the government’s push for a five-year prison term, the Superior Court suspended a two-year sentence and imposed 18 months of supervised probation und…

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