Evergreen Reporter

Bryant Phillips, 54, of Washington D.C., was sentenced today to life in prison without the possibility of release, in addition to 30 years in prison, for first-degree sexual abuse, kidnapping, and multiple assault counts. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein handed down the sentence, which includes a lifetime of supervised release/probation following imprisonment. Phillips will also be required to register as a sex offender for life.

According to court evidence and testimony presented at trial, between June 5-8, 2022, Phillips held his intimate partner hostage at his apartment in Northeast Washington D.C., where he physically and sexually assaulted her multiple times, causing extensive injuries.

In announcing the sentence, U.S. Attorney Graves and Chief Smith commended the work of those who investigated the case from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit. They also acknowledged efforts from individuals within the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including Victim/Witness Advocate Tracey Hawkins; Paralegal Specialists Tiffany Fogle and ReShawn Johnson; Investigative Analyst Lucas Jetson; and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Niki Holmes and Dana Joseph who investigated and prosecuted the case.