Judge Grants Second Pre-Indictment Extension in Stabbing Case

By Elizabeth Bernstein - November 6, 2024
Daily Stories | stabbing | Suspects | Victims |

DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan granted a prosecutor’s request to extend the indictment deadline in a stabbing defendant because an essential witness is unavailable during a hearing on Nov. 6.

Marquita Holloman, 35, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a stabbing incident that occurred on Sept. 13, 2023 on the 2400 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. The incident injured two individuals, one losing an eye.

Judge Raffinan previously granted a thirty day extension to the prosecution during a hearing on Oct. 4.

The prosecution explained to the court that a material witness is currently in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons and is still not in DC despite the prosecution’s request. The prosecution said the situation is out of their control.

The prosecution asked for their second thirty day indictment extension which would make the new deadline Dec. 7.

Holloman’s lawyer, Susan Ellis, opposed this request, arguing that the prosecution does not need the witness even thought it wants the person to testify.

Judge Raffinan granted the prosecution’s request to extend the indictment deadline, finding that the witness is a material witness based on a previous agreement and that the prosecution is working diligently to resolve the matter.

Parties are set to reconvene on Dec. 12.