A jail stabbing defendant rejected a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on March 4.
Eric Davis, 61, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Nov. 2, 2024 inside the DC Jail at the 1900 block of D Street, SE. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.
According to court documents, the stabbing stemmed from a verbal dispute between Davis and another inmate. Davis is also serving a 60 year sentence for his involvement in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Theodore Riley on July 19, 2021.
During the hearing, Davis’ defense attorney, Craig Ricard, stated that Davis intended to reject a plea deal which would require him to plead guilty to simple assault and assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment on greater charges.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Sept. 4.
