DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz denied release for a non-fatal stabbing defendant who waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Oct. 10.
Randy Brown, 33, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Aug. 13 on the 1100 block of 7th Street, NW. One individual sustained injuries to the neck during the incident.
Brown’s defense attorney, Nicole McClain Walton, alerted the court of his intent to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, arguing for Brown to be released pre-trial.
Walton said the victim did not identify Brown as the suspect.
The added that he is a lifelong DC resident and has support from his partner and sister, who were present at the hearing.
Walton also said that Brown successfully completed home confinement in 2021 for an unrelated case.
However, she explained that he has previously been unsuccessful in complying with the terms of his supervised release. Walton said Brown was the victim of a stabbing, which made it difficult for him to comply with the terms.
The prosecution argued that there is CCTV footage of the stabbing that shows Brown and the victim getting in a “scuffle,” followed by the stabbing. The prosecution said a family member identified Brown from the video.
According to the prosecution, Brown also has an extensive history of contempt, failing to appear in court and prison breach.
Judge Kravitz denied the motion to release Brown because of his record, saying he could be a danger to the community if released. He also said that while the victim did not identify Brown, there was enough evidence otherwise to believe Brown could be a danger.
Parties are set to reconvene on Nov. 21.
