Defendant Stabbed in a Fight Accepts Plea Deal

By Lauren Andreala - September 24, 2024
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A defendant accepted a plea agreement extended by prosecutors in connection to a fight and a stabbing in a hearing on Sept. 23 before DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow.

Steven Spencer, 28, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a stabbing on July 7, at the intersection of E and 8th Street, SE.

According to court documents, Spencer and another individual were on the X2 bus when Spencer went to the back and yelled at the victim for sitting in his seat.

According to the prosecutor, the victim produced a folding knife and stabbed the Spencer three times in the abdomen. Then after an ensuing argument Spencer got off the bus and allegedly hit the victim in the head with a wine bottle.

Spencer sustained injuries to his abdomen, and the victim suffered a head laceration that later developed into a brain bleed, according to the prosecution.

At the hearing, Jamison Koehler, Spencer’s attorney, alerted the court of his intent to accept a deal, which required him to plead guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the prosecution not filing greater charges.

Additionally, Koehler filed a motion for Spencer’s release, stating that he accepted “responsibility for an offense for which he was the initial victim,” and argued he does not pose a risk of flight danger to the community.

Judge Pasichow denied the request.

Parties slated to reconvene on Nov. 15.