DC judge released 18-year-old accused of firing 26 shots from AR-15 at car, despite his concerns

WUSA9 has obtained new information about the release of a man accused of firing 26 shots from an AR-15 rifle into a DC Street.

[@savannahcastillo7858]

I'm surprised the judge didn't give him the gun back.

[@berubejj]

That judge should be removed from the bench. Completely unacceptable.

[@jesseinAZ]

And disbarred

[@jeffdur1330]

Neither one of you know anything about the law.

[@EvangelionEscaflowne]

@@jeffdur1330 whats there to know? lol

[@nedtaylor1983]

@@jeffdur1330 Go away sickening loser lib. Quit pretending you know anything. Just a basement dweller spewing stupidity.

[@jeffdur1330]

@EvangelionEscaflowne obviously quite a bit. The judge was following the law.

[@USA-zr9zy]

Are you F**king serious?!?! What does it take to get locked up in DC!!!!

[@mb9662]

Being convicted by a jury

[@PECOSO0]

Be a conservative sight seeing

[@Jay-is2jy]

​@@PECOSO0sight seeing.... the new way to say attempt to overthrow the government for a traitor

[@workdiver1121]

Your TDS is flaring up.@@Jay-is2jy

[@Jay-is2jy]

@@workdiver1121 There are NO conservatives locked up for sight seeing... in your feeble mind pointing out a fact is TDS?.. shows that TDS only effects you cult followers.... when did I mention trump?.... You definitely have to be afflicted with a derangement syndrome to follow a guy that tanked the economy and sold us out for high gas and inflation... what do you like about project 2025?

[@strongislandhandyman5712]

That folks is what is called black privilege

[@MrNOAH504]

Like when you get McDonald's for actually killing multiple people... FOH

[@gwaapgutta8553]

Stfu,, this literally has NOTHING to do with race or privilege.. these liberals are pushing an agenda, thats the ONLY reason they're releasing repeated criminals.. and it seem like your coward clown ahh got an agenda you're pushing yourself. Show your face your coward...

[@peady64]

As a black man, I wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Shameful.

[@strongmermaid4651]

Scary isn't it

[@TOPHITTA463]

U sound so dumb💯

[@TheModbeats]

A certain demographic cannot be locked up, no matter how great a danger they are to society.

[@telesniper2]

Hillary Clinton could rip the head off of an infant in front of a huge crowd in Madison Square Gardens, filmed in high def high speed video, and STILL not get charged with anything

[@keebo483]

And that will be the demographic of school shxxters

[@alexblack6421]

Rip Hrombe

[@bobloblaw7465]

They know they can get away with murder right now. Literally.

[@rich1958]

Word

[@shenandoahwildcat]

What a clown show

[@DarthVader1977]

Look up "Cody Heron" White guy that got slapped with 4 million in bail.

[@samuraisaxon6800]

Release the judges identity

[@telesniper2]

Errol Rajesh Arthur

[@samuraisaxon6800]

@telesniper2 Thank you

[@telesniper2]

@@samuraisaxon6800 No problem

[@intellectualiconoclasm3264]

Remove their security detail, permanently!

[@tristanwwsd]

On December 15, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Arthur to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. President Biden nominated Arthur to the seat vacated by Judge José M. López, whose term subsequently expired on December 31, 2021.[3] On July 12, 2022, a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.[4] On September 28, 2022, his nomination was favorably reported out of committee by voice vote en bloc, with Senators Rick Scott and Josh Hawley voting "no" on record.[5] On December 15, 2022, his nomination was confirmed in the Senate by voice vote.[6] He was sworn in on January 17, 2023.[7]

[@crinklecut3790]

Not even when he presents a clear and deadly danger to the community. Wow.

[@Trillary_Banks]

This cannot be real. Released?? And where TF did he get such a weapon??

[@mb9662]

He 3D printed it

[@tamitami9275]

Store, he is 18. An adult.

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

@@tamitami9275gotta be 21 to purchase firearms

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

@@alaefarmestatesllc Nope. Only 18 for rifles in most states. But chances are he likely stole it anyway. They always steal them.

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

@@AdoreYouInAshXI correct. 21 for handguns in most blue states. In my state you have to be 21 period.

[@rickwashburn6509]

The judge should be placed behind bars for this decision & his incompetence.

[@iginbltn3859]

Dumb system. Dumb judge. Usual suspect. DA excuses. Nothing new. Just more and worse. Will someone end this sh-t?

[@DeenaMilkers]

judge should let him live next door to his daughter

[@thriftstorehunter]

Today's Terrible Judge: Lloyd U. Nolan

[@alessandrapirelli7040]

Judge: "No, you're firing incorrectly son .... TO GET THE MOST KILLS you have to shoot like this ... here let me show you ..."

[@ftollan]

how ridiculous...

[@ftollan]

its almo st as if - they want you to be s h 0 t

[@streetlegalsprintcar]

No fear. Crime isn't a crime anymore. No consequences. WHY STOP? WHY BEHAVE?

[@raymondwalsh7957]

i cant quite put my finger on the common denominator here---there does seem to be a pattern here involving certain groups

[@timchamberlin9280]

When a judge won't enforce laws... we are fuct.

[@tonyking3125]

I wonder how this would have turned out if this happened on the "Judge's" street ? People of this district, get this DEI hire Nolan off the bench.

[@rotorgator]

Nothing after the judge came out of their "SAFE ROOM"!

[@davinxi5926]

Terrorist?

[@Gocubsgo1958]

The judges that are letting criminals walk free should all be voted off the bench..

[@bobby-ov9qn]

But they wont be, because they have a "D" after their names.

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

The justice system is a fking joke

[@FalconPunch1978]

These judges need consequences for endangering the public.

[@OLIVEGREENSOULJAH7.]

Why it says accusing 😅if its him on this video ..WTF🙄

[@cococinnamon2236]

Click on 2:41 and you’ll start laughing

[@OLIVEGREENSOULJAH7.]

​@@cococinnamon2236😂😂that's allegations 😅

[@ksman9087]

A newspaper or broadcast entity can be sued for libel if they say someone is guilty before a finding of guilty in a court of law.

[@cococinnamon2236]

@@OLIVEGREENSOULJAH7. hey what’s next? He was a good boy that do nothing wrong he donated money to charities and was good role model to kids 😂 🤣

[@user-gn5uy6lx7z]

What does it take to go to jail there? That's 28 counts of intent to kill

[@mb9662]

A guilty verdict by a jury

[@user-qj3tp7jk7i]

@@mb9662 hard to get one of those when you have a judge and prosecutor who doesn't have to live with the trash. Plea deal accepted for "disorderly conduct" coming soon!

[@mb9662]

@@user-qj3tp7jk7i Plea deals should be banned. If the government can’t prove its case quickly then don’t bring charges. If the government can prove its case quickly then hold a bench trial and let the judge rule on holding the person in jail based on the evidence, until they get a jury trial and if they want to postpone then they can postpone while in jail

[@Stratosmegas]

Keep voting democrats

[@Aquarius-ym1mh]

wtf do voting democrat had to do with a idiot shooting in the street

[@ksman9087]

Demonrats.

[@danbanks7930]

Ridiculous.... time to get a new judge

[@zombieapocalypse3837]

If this kid has a supportive family, how did this incident happen in the first place? It doesn't encourage me that anything will be different with this juvenile, he's likely to kill someone and be killed himself.

[@eldedo8927]

let keep voting those dems in office......good job.

[@ksman9087]

Judges are an appointed office at the federal level. This one was appointed by Biden.

[@jaysonj9327]

Biden voters.

[@GrenadeMan9000]

"he dun know no better", "his grandpa died"

[@kevinmedlin6436]

That's most definitely NOT an AR-15.

[@The.End.Begins24]

That judge needs to be prosecuted. The judge is a danger to society by allowing dangerous criminals to terrorize the streets. She wants him back in our neighborhoods.

[@Rocky-zr1918]

The magistrate looks exactly like you'd imagine he would.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Judge should be Held Accountable . . . when this person Murders someone in-the-future. Why ? What happened to Defending & Protecting Law-abiding citizens ???

[@user-eh5cr4or6k]

I can't imagine one person member of a citizen's Review Committee would have voted to allow this gentleman back out onto the street. Wake up America these lawmakers and bureaucrats are making a mockery of your Society.

[@rotorgator]

How could this judge be so ignorant? There was no "presumption" of what he is accused of, firing a weapon on a public street. The video is VERY EXPLICIT! And you wonder why we have a problem with so many kids, some children, murdering people, robbing people, beating people and numerous other illegal things. It's because of judges like this one.

[@GrenadeMan9000]

In a court of law they are considered too stupid to understand rhe consequences of their actions

[@RAWBOT301]

4 counts of attempted murder and property damage? Insane! Lock him up with ZERO BAIL.

[@intellectualiconoclasm3264]

I'm what some would call "Derangedly Pro-2A and 5A," but the arrest was correct. AND he should have a respectable bond for it. If he'd put all of the rounds on target I'd not care. But he put those all over. He wasn't protecting his property when he was just spraying rounds all over his neighborhood. He was endangering EVERYONE in line with his barrel. Also, why was he released while Enrique Tario was held without bail and prosecuted? Forwhat, you might ask. Well, for having a weapon without permission and standard capacity magazines in DC. This doesn't seem like the law is being equally enforced based in "Current-Year social sentiment."

[@drjekelmrhyde]

People need to actually start looking at the judges they vote in on elections. I know for a fact that here in Chicago people will pick judges on election day randomly on the ballot.

[@jackwilson4722]

Dont care..they just vote the color..system seems to work well doesnt it...ha..

[@kyliedadify]

They should outlaw showing pictures of public officials on voting day. These peop!d are not over for based on their record, a lot are voted in based on color of party affil. We can do better people

[@neckarsulme]

"despite his concerns"...apparently he has no concerns for the safety of the public

[@koncha0422]

THE NATIONS CAPITAL !!!!!!😂

[@williamhenry9705]

When you think of "....... believe them the first time" think of Judge Lloyd U. Nolan, Jr.

[@josemosqueda3273]

Some states in the u.s are starting to be just like some states in mexico

[@BudinVegas]

This judge should be in prison for endangering the public. Releasing a POS like that out of control teenager.

[@FalconPunch1978]

Would have been years locked up if he were a different color.

[@georgemoore8577]

Look at how this kid is firing this gun. The defense and the judge should be put on notice that they will be sued if this kid hurts or kills someone. This is a primary reason that if you are not in the military you should not be allowed to own a weapon for 21.

[@CodyDecay]

Special privileges for Jamal's.

[@user-qj3tp7jk7i]

If you were falsely arrested for a DUI you wouldn't even be able to get out.

[@wizerdjuice9589]

What would Martin Shooter King say?

[@jamespadilla5703]

How is he not a threat to the community when he has no regard after shooting that many rounds

[@OlRed.]

Judges know if they took crime seriously they would be out of a job

[@BadApple98]

There comes a time where JUDGES need to be held responsible for there actions similiar to those of the actions of the accused .

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

Must be his WhItE PriVilEgE

[@DavidBernhard]

Gee what could go wrong - prediction that this will not be his last gun offense.

[@f1at111]

He will likely hit his targets next time. Remember this case and this judge.

[@-Kreger-]

I understand your sentiment, but if he shoots like that. He will not hit his intended target. I’m more concerned with his neighbors catching strays. He was spraying his neighbors in that video

[@f1at111]

@@-Kreger- That's valid.

[@user-yy9hk9od9u]

Which judge?

[@4catsnow]

People there need a new judge...

[@rafael2661]

Finally great news coverage! Scary situation !!

[@Rice-bowl214]

History will not look kind upon this

[@bigfish7112]

Hold t judges and prosecutor's and parents accountable.... This sob needs to be in prison forever ✨️....

[@gilsongallego2328]

This person needs to be in jail. Enough of these judges releasing time bombs out to the streets. The court system continues to fall for the family of these thugs saying how sweet and innocent their child is. Even with video.

[@ZackaryShindle1-933]

He's just an aspiring Brain Stem surgeon, leave him alone guys😂

[@teresamorland8414]

He needs to go to jail with his lawyer beside him to comfort him. I think his lawyer was running that courtroom. Two weeks in jail and he's a change guy another lawyer that is not worth a s***

[@mike2245]

Judge needs to be charged with Accessory after the Fact,And Aiding and Abetting

[@paulstutz7059]

Put the judge in jail for malpractice? Jail for 26 months I think

[@Spencerlayne]

That is crazy. In the UK, this kid would be on remand. We don't let people pay to get out. If you are charged with a serious crime with CCTV, you're fucked and locked up till trial

[@bobby-ov9qn]

And that's the way it would be handled in any location where liberal Democrats don't control the jurisdiction. And you can take that to the bank.

[@theeoarsman921]

The public defender must be lonely!!!

[@DEKKD]

Of course he was released, look at his picture…

[@Jay-is2jy]

Well technically he's on house arrest...

[@MotocrossGuru-zf8pk]

was that judge blaq?

[@The.End.Begins24]

I doubt it. Last name Nolan.

[@Maria.9094]

Nope. Just stupid.

[@Wigglewonks]

No, a black judge would know better. I’m sure the judge was a white progressive liberal with a case of Trump derangement syndrome. The public defender has his balls somewhere in a jar.

[@The.End.Begins24]

@user-tj6lz3yu3e Oh that's terrible, it really makes it worse. I guess because I expect this type to intentionally release dangerous criminals back into the areas they terrorize but this is shocking.

[@OMGITSGB]

I want to know why he shot at that car. You can see it turning out of the ally next to the house right at the start. What were the circumstances that lead to this? There HAS to be some logical thinking SOMEWHERE in this, and the only thing i can think of, is that car turning out from the side of the house. What just took place before the shooting?

[@rich1958]

Meanwhile some dude in NY is going to jail for owning gun parts.

[@charlespittsjr604]

Seems like i get a driving ticket i get raked over the coals . He shoots it up and gets to go home . Sad world we live in.

[@ericowensnyc]

Where did he get the gun and is that seller arrested???? Did the state collect the rifle??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@chrismcgonigle964]

He should move in with the public defender.

[@hihoremy3940]

26 rounds down the street at a car... Out on bail. 30 minutes strolling through the capitol? Going on 3 years solitary confinement. Effing clown world.

[@fuffoon]

The reporting leaves his release conditions for later in the report. Most people have already closed the video in anger, thinking he's free free.

[@dependablepaul]

Well, he is free free. Being on home arrest and having an ankle monitor doesn't prevent him from going outside, it just has possible consequences if he does. Just like restraining orders haven't stopped women being murdered by the people that were given them.

[@Rocky12323]

You can not outweigh justification based on facts with irrational decision making based on emotions. This judge agreed that the justification and legal rationale to hold this suspect was needed and would protect the community at large, but due to the defense attorney's plea negated all of that and let him go. The defense will say and do anything to help their clients, that's their job. The judge needs to remain impartial and follow their duties of protecting the public.

[@kevinoconnor8351]

Poor child was just a victim of that big bad firearm. Set the child free and go after the bad firearms! 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@VictorSanchez-ji3wu]

So that means I can out fire a rifle?

[@tonysouthern3049]

If this young man hurts or kills someone after this judge lets him go the judge needs to be charged as an accessory!

[@gregg.380]

Dam this is crazy

[@trupatriot1776]

Be sure to mention the AR-15, semi-automatic, and assault rifle parts of the narrative, but leave out the black suspect part.

[@jahairl227]

Awful! 😢😢😢

[@user-nn3lf8fm4c]

YEAH WHERE WAS THE FAMILY THEN .WHAT A JOKE.

[@GT5005]

Was this rifle legally purchased by this gentle giant?

[@josephbradshaw5353]

Ya it’s ok for criminals to use assault weapons in a crime but it’s not ok for legal carry or use by someone who isn’t. Ppl should be protesting lawmakers and judges and not Israel.

[@user-in7hz1nu8l]

Is the judge mad??

[@mghegotagun]

"This recording of video and audio contains gunshots and it can be disturbing" Unless you have PTSD from 'nam, it shouldn't be. You see and hear more people shooting more rounds in 5 minutes at a shooting range.

[@thomasgirty6397]

or in that neighborhood.

[@runltdan]

Judge should go get a 16-year-old drunk and hand him the keys to his car. Weak judge. Same danger presented

[@williamcram6743]

Sickening.Lawless USA WISA9.

[@joemoore4027]

Did they give him his gun back too ? Isn't justice grand , some country.

[@kgraham5820]

No prior criminal history… ON RECORD! I highly doubt this was his first rodeo of lawbreaking, only getting caught!

[@CarlosPerez-wd8zo]

Are you serious ??? Show the judge face !

[@tristanwwsd]

The shooter is the victim. Society has failed him. The judge and the shooter are at large.

[@user-tn8tj3no8r]

Cant fix stupid and that Judge is eat up with it.

[@MaryHartman-ei9pv]

Unbelievable. DISGUSTED AT THE DOJ.... I'm so embarrassed to be an American under the BIDEN Administration😢

[@crippleguy415]

Black Privilege ?