A stabbing defendant unexpectedly accepted a plea deal instead of heading to trial before DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow on Feb. 4.
Christopher Cary, 36, was originally charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and threat to kidnap or injure a person for his involvement in the stabbing of an individual in the lower back on Feb. 29, 2024 at the 3600 block of 16th Street, NW. The victim suffered a spinal fracture and puncture wounds to both her kidneys.
Cary’s attorney, Janai Reed, informed the court of the plea deal requiring him to plead guilty to aggravated assault in exchange for the prosecution dismissing all other charges.
Judge Pasichow accepted Cary’s guilty plea.
Parties will reconvene for sentencing on April 18.
