DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean granted a final continuance on Feb. 26 to further delay a stabbing trial as prosecutors continue to look for the victim.
Shawn Dyson, 45, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with a significant bodily injury for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on Aug. 29, 2023, on the 1400 block of Park Road, NW. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.
Judge McLean continued the case for an additional day to allow prosecutors more time to locate the victim. She advised that if they are not ready to proceed to trial on Feb. 27, she will hear the defense counsel’s argument for a case dismissal and issue a substantive ruling.
Defense attorney Sharon Weathers emphasized that Dyson has been held on the matter for more than a year. She stated that the defense team was prepared to go to trial on Feb. 24 and argued that the case should be dismissed in accordance with Dyson’s right to a speedy trial.
Judge McLean deferred any discussion on dismissal argument until the next hearing and instructed the defense to follow proper legal procedures, regardless of whether it is “routine.”
Parties are slated to reconvene Feb. 27.
