DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun further delayed a defendant’s after he refused to appear in court for a second time on Oct. 25.
Rubin Holman, 30, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and aggravated assault knowingly while armed for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, on Oct. 4, 2022.
Defense attorney Jesse Winograd stated that his client would not be present as he refused to get on the bus from the DC Jail and he was never in US Marshals’ custody at the courthouse.
Parties discussed ways to ensure the case is not further delayed. Previously, Judge Okun alerted Holman that if his behavior persisted the proceedings would have to go on without him.
Parties were ready to continue until Winograd stated it wouldn’t be legal now, as Holman was supposed to decide if he wants to independently test DNA evidence.
This matter was moved to another date with a possibility of the defendant’s appearing online so the case can continue for a jury trial, which is set for Nov.10, 2025.
Parties are set to reconvene Nov. 15.
