The defense in a non-fatal Metro bus stabbing came up with a counter proposal to the prosecution’s proposal to settle the case.
Donea Williams, 30, and Ashley Brown, 26, are each charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on Dec. 2024 aboard a DC Metro bus.
On May 30, the defense for both defendants suggested a counter offer for assault with intent to commit mayhem while armed, a count which specifically involves disfigurement. That in return for the prosecution’s waiving an indictment on more serious charges.
At the previous hearing held on May 2, the prosecutors initially offered an unwired plea deal to both defendants, on the charge of assault with intent to kill. Part of the plea deal would let prosecutors hold back on requesting pre-sentence detention and waive any sentencing enhancements.
Prosecutors says they will review the countrer offer and respond soon.
DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz expressed his belief that these discussions were sincere, and not causing intentional delay.
The next hearing is scheduled for July 11.
However, the prosecutors stated that if a resolution is reached before then, the hearing may be pushed up.
