DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe ruled a stabbing defendant competent to stand trial, and the defendant pleaded not guilty during an arraignment on Sept. 23.
Izat Petway, 33, is charged with robbery while armed, assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, second-degree theft, and GPS tampering (failure to charge), for his alleged role in a stabbing incident that transpired on April 21, on the 1400 block of 9th Street, NW. The incident left one person injured.
During the hearing, Judge Pipe ruled Petway competent to stand trial, in accordance with a report received from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH).
Petway’s attorney, Kevin Patrick O’Sullivan, announced that his client is pleading not guilty to all charges. Furthermore, he announced that Petway is asserting his constitutional rights, including a speedy trial.
Parties are scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 21.
