Attorney Calls Stabbing Defendant’s Cases ‘Forgotten’ As Delays Continue

By Maggie Rhoads [former] - July 12, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects |

Two cases against a stabbing defendant, which have been experiencing delays for months, were further delayed in front of DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian on July 12. 

Shawn Dyson, 43, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a stabbing incident on Aug. 29, 2023, on the 1400 block of Park Road, NW. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.

At the hearing, Sharon Weathers, Dyson’s attorney, raised concern and frustration regarding the prosecutor’s failure to indict Dyson in a timely manner. According to Weathers, Dyson has been awaiting an indictment since September of 2023. 

According to court documents, Dyson got into an argument with the victim and began swinging a knife. The victim suffered a large cut in his upper left arm.

The prosecution said Dyson’s indictment was coming soon but requested another status hearing before securing the indictment. 

In April, Dyson was also convicted by a jury of assault with a dangerous weapon for another stabbing incident on Sept. 10, 2023, on the 3300 block of 14th Street, NW. The victim sustained life threatening injuries.

According to court documents, Dyson got into an argument with the victim and followed him out of a sandwich shop. Dyson came up behind the victim stabbing him in the head right behind the ear. 

Weathers also raised concerns regarding Dyson’s pre-sentencing report in connection to the Sept. 10 incident, stating the charges listed were inaccurate.

She insisted his sentencing should not be delayed further, and requested a quick turnaround to fix the report. 

Parties are set to reconvene on Sept. 4.