Judge Sentences Stabbing Defendant to Four Years

By Lauren Andreala - September 12, 2024
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DC Superior Judge Jason Park sentenced a stabbing defendant to four years on Sept. 9, citing the severity of the victim’s wounds and his extensive history of theft and robberies

James Campbell, 43, was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with significant bodily injury for stabbing an individual multiple times on July 19, 2023, near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Warder Street, NW.

During the hearing, the prosecution requested Judge Park sentence the defendant to 40 months for the assault with a dangerous weapon charge, as well as 20 months for assault with significant bodily injury, citing the nature and circumstances of the incident.

The prosecutor explained their request was based on the fact that the defendant lied to police about what happened, his lack of remorse, and antisocial behaviors.

Campbell claimed the prosecution did not litigate his case correctly, and requested a lighter sentence than the prosecution asked.

Judge Park sentenced Campbell to 48 months for the assault with a dangerous weapon charge, and 24 months for the assault with significant bodily injury. The sentences will run concurrent to one another, and Campbell will be required to serve three years of supervised release.

No further dates were set.