A stabbing defendant waived her right to a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman on April 23.
Laverne Wright, 64, is charged with cruelty to children and assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in the stabbing of her nine-year-old grandson on April 2 on the 5200 block of Hayes Street, NE.
According to court documents, Wright and her grandson got into an argument that “turned physical.” Wright allegedly pushed her grandson while holding glass in her hands after he threatened her with a hammer.
The victim suffered deep lacerations to his leg and arm, according to court documents.
Wright’s attorney, Adam Harris, alerted Judge Edelman of Wright’s intent to waive her right to a preliminary hearing. Parties are working on negotiating a plea deal, though it is unclear what it could entail.
Parties are slated to reconvene June 2.
