DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur denied a defense motion to dismiss charges after the prosecution requested a trial postponement to the unavailability of a key witness during a hearing on Sept. 30.
Darin Anthony, 58, is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on the 400 block of W Street, NW, on Sept. 11, 2023. One victim was injured in the incident.
Prosecutors alerted Judge Arthur they needed to delay the trial due to a key witness’ unavailability to testify. As a result, Jamison Koehler, Anthony’s attorney, requested the judge dismiss the case.
According to Koehler, this is not the first time the prosecution has faced witness availability issues.
Judge Arthur denied the motion, but stated if the issue continues he would be entertain a motion to dismiss.
The next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 12, 2024.
