DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur granted a stabbing defendant additional time for plea negotiations on Jan. 30.
Darryen Kenney, 24, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence related stabbing on Aug. 23, 2025, on the 3400 block of 18th Street, SE.
According to court documents, the incident reportedly occurred inside an apartment after a verbal dispute between Kenney and his stepfather over household responsibilities. Kenney allegedly entered a bedroom holding a knife, punched his stepfather, and during the struggle, the stepfather sustained a laceration to his hand.
At the hearing, the prosecution placed an offer on the record that would require Kenney to plead guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon and assault on a police officer – which is connected to an unrelated matter. In exchange, the prosecution would not seek an indictment with additional charges in this matter.
Kenney’s attorney, Sharon Weathers, told Judge Arthur she was in discussions with prosecutors about a global plea deal, one that would also resolve Kenney’s other cases. Weathers said she needed additional time to review the offer with Kenney and requested Judge Arthur set a new hearing date.
Judge Arthur granted Weather’s request and continued the case to allow plea consideration.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 27.
