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By
Emily Nordberg
- March 4, 2025
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Parties discussed a stabbing defendant’s status as non-restorable to mental competence in a hearing on Feb. 28 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan.
Alisa Randall, 35, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for her alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 59-year-old Ronald Jones, on July 15, 2019, on the 1300 block of Euclid Street, NW.
Randall has been under non-criminal detention at a psychiatric hospital following a schizophrenia diagnosis and a finding of mental incompetency. Judge Ryan denied the prosecution’s request for a status hearing where the defendant is present.
Dana Page, Randall’s attorney, called for the case to be dismissed, arguing that the prosecution lacked evidence of possible competency restoration and cited Randall’s ongoing incompetent status since 2019. Page previously motioned for dismissal in January of 2024.
The prosecution expressed concerns about public safety, citing Randall’s current out-patient treatment and non-custodial commitment as possible risks.
Judge Ryan ruled that there was no basis to dismiss the case or put restraints on her liberty, except to periodically order mental competency restoration exams.
Judge Ryan stated that any evidence of non-compliance with treatment or an indication of danger to the community would prompt a different ruling because it is his responsibility to consider public safety.
Judge Ryan allowed the defendant a chance to continue receiving treatment for a year, stating additional hearings could be scheduled for more competency deliberations before then if evidence arises that warrants it.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene Feb. 27, 2026.