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Alishba Kamran
- September 16, 2024
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A stabbing defendant accepted a plea offer extended by the prosecution before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Sept 16.
A’quino Boyd, 36, is charged with assault with an armed weapon for his involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on the 1800 block of Benning Road, NE, on Aug. 11. One individual sustained a stab wound to the chest with a knife.
During the hearing, defense attorney Sara Kopecki informed the court that her client intended to accept a plea offer extended by the prosecution. It would require Boyd to plead guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment on greater charges.
The prosecution requested that Boyd be sentenced the maximum amount for his offense.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Nov. 1, for sentencing.