Michael Scott, a 34-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted by a D.C. Superior Court grand jury on four charges related to an incident in October 2025. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
Scott faces one count each of first-degree burglary, assault, destruction of property, and resisting arrest. The indictment states that on October 25, 2025, Scott entered the home of a woman referred to as Victim 1 with the intent to assault his former romantic partner, Victim 2, who was also present in the residence. After entering the apartment, Scott allegedly broke down a bedroom door and assaulted and threatened Victim 2.
The indictment notes that Scott has two previous convictions for crimes of violence.
Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll of the Metropolitan Police Department joined U.S. Attorney Pirro in announcing the charges. The Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation into this case, which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Olivis Hinerfeld.
"An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law," stated officials.
