Two stabbing co-defendants are negotiating a potential plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on Aug. 15.
Donea Williams, 31, and Ashley Brown, 27, are charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on Dec. 8 2024 at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and 28th Street, SE while aboard a Metro bus. One person was stabbed several times in the head and back resulting in serious injuries.
The prosecution offered a deal where Williams and Brown would both have to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for not being indicted on greater charges. The sentencing range for the charge would be 40-to-60 months.
Defense attorneys Peter Cooper and Russell Hairston countered the offer, asking for the prosecution to agree to a sentencing range beginning at 18 months. The prosecution said they will consider the counter offer, but need to discuss it further with their supervisor.
Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 22.
