One of the four co-defendants allegedly involved in a jail stabbing pleaded guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on June 23.
Ndiaye Elhadji, 26, was originally charged with co-defendants Dion Lee, 26, Dionte Anderson, 26, and Tyrone Hawkins, 24, with conspiracy, assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on May 9, 2023 at the DC Jail on the 1900 block of D Street, SE. The victim sustained six stab wounds–three on his right arm, one on his neck, and one on the top of his head.
Elhadji’s attorney, Marnitta King, informed Judge Arthur that Elhadji accepted a plea offer from the prosecution. Elhadji pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily injury. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed the greater and remaining charges.
King asked for Elhadji’s release and said Elhadjit made active commitments to improve his mental health and academic performance. King added Elhadji was accepted into a program for incarcerated individuals at Howard University to study medicine.
The prosecution opposed Elhadji’s release and noted the seriousness of the crime and his past criminal history.
Judge Arthur denied Elhadji’s release due to his past criminal convictions.
Sentencing is slated for Aug. 25.
