Judge Orders Mental Competency Evaluation for Stabbing Defendant

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DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond ordered a stabbing defendant undergo a mental competency evaluation, delaying a preliminary hearing on Jan. 31. 

Kelly Williams, 52, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred at the intersection of Independence Avenue and L’Enfant Plaza, SW on Jan. 12. 

During the hearing, Judge Raymond alerted the parties that the court had received a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) which recommended Williams receive a full competency evaluation. 

Darryl Daniels, Williams’ attorney, and the prosecution did not object. 

Parties are slated to reconvene on March 10.