Stabbing Defendant Rejects Plea Offer, Opts for Trial

By Mackenzie Konjoyan [former] - July 24, 2024
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A stabbing defendant formally rejected a plea offer in front of DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow in a hearing on July 24.

Terrell Eisbey, 34, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on May 1 at the intersection of 14th and Euclid Street, NW.

According to court documents, Eisbey assaulted the victim after demanding money and stabbed the individual around the knee and hand. The victim was able to get away from Eisbey by pretending to go to an ATM to get him money and then escaping in the car of a witness nearby.

The victim was transported to Howard University Hospital and treated for injuries, according to documents.

During the hearing, the prosecution stated they had extended an offer, requiring Eisbey to plead guilty to assault with significant bodily injury in exchange for not seeking indictment charges. 

This offer was rejected by Eisbey.

Sara Kopecki, Eisbey’s defense attorney, requested release for her client and recommended placing Eisbey on house arrest with GPS monitoring, arguing his criminal history was not recent and that he had the support of his fiancee and father, who was present in the courtroom.

Judge Pasichow denied the request due to the violent nature of the crime and his criminal record.

Parties are scheduled to reconvene for a trial readiness hearing on Aug. 30.