A stabbing defendant agreed to sign an information release enabling his placement in a residential drug treatment facility before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Feb. 26.
Billy Williams, 68, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury, threat to kidnap or injure a person while armed, and panhandling-aggressive for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that injured one individual on Dec. 7, 2023. The incident occurred at the intersection of Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue, NW.
In court, Judge Di Toro stated that Williams had been noncompliant with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) in the past, and that this hearing was called to get clearance from WIlliams to move him to a residential drug treatment facility.
Henry Escoto, William’s attorney, stated that Williams was ready to sign the document and comply with PSA’s conditions.
The prosecution had no objection and Williams signed the release.
Parties are slated to reconvene March 1.
