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Radhakund Ramnarine
- September 23, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied a request for release on Sept. 19 for non-fatal stabbing defendant Chackell Anderson.
Anderson, 40, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, robbery, and robbery while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on Sept. 3 on the 1900 block of 17th Street, SE. There were two victims, one who sustained stab wounds, and another who was assaulted.
Defense attorney Thomas Healy requested that Judge Park reconsider the defendant’s release conditions because the victim allegedly recanted some of the statements that were used to establish probable cause.
The victim also requested that the stay away order be lifted so that Anderson “could come home.” Healy requested that given that new pieces of information, the case be open for further investigation.
The prosecution argued against Anderson’s release and the judge decided to continue to hold Anderson at the DC Jail.
The prosecution is expected to use DNA evidence, however due to “some delays” results would not be available for two weeks.
Judge Park said he expects to receive updates about testing on Oct. 8.
Parties are expected to reconvene on Dec. 12 for trial.