A stabbing defendant accepted a guilty plea before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on June 27.
Leonard Hampton, 30, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 1700 block of Euclid Street, NW on Jan. 11. One victim sustained multiple stab wounds.
During his hearing, Hampton’s attorney, Justin Boggs, informed the judge that Hampton intended to accept a plea deal offered by the prosecution. Through the deal, Hampton pled guilty to simple assault, in exchange for a dismissal of the original charge and the prosecution not seeking an indictment.
Boggs asked for Hampton’s release until the time of sentencing. A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) informed the court that Hampton had two extraditable warrants. One warrant was issued for a probation violation in Prince George’s County, Maryland and the other was an arrest warrant for escape.
Judge Salerno maintained Hampton’s detention.
Sentencing is slated for July 10.
