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By
Marissa Stambaugh [former]
- November 20, 2024
Daily Stories
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Domestic Violence
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Homicides
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stabbing
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Suspects
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A defendant accepted a plea deal during a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Nov. 20.
Kaelin Johnson, 29, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Oct. 1, 2024 on the 600 block of Indiana Avenue, NW. One individual was stabbed multiple times throughout her body.
According to court documents, a fight broke out between Johnson and a woman with whom he had been in a romantic relationship. The victim told Johnson that she was no longer interested; he became angry and pulled out a silver pocket knife and repeatedly stabbed her.
The victim fled to her car to avoid further injury and drove to the hospital where she identified Johnson as the assailant. Police arrested him on Oct. 2.
According to Carrie Weletz, Johnson’s attorney, the agreement required Johnson to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the dismissal of all other charges, including a misdemeanor charge in an unrelated matter.
The prosecution stated they believe that the maximum sentence of 10 years should be imposed, while Weletz states the midpoint of five years should be imposed.
Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2025.