A stabbing defendant considering a plea offer was denied release in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Feb. 24.
Jasmine Armwood, 33, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE on Nov. 29, 2025. The victim sustained one stab wound to the abdomen.
Armwood’s defense attorney, John Machado, requested that Armwood be released from custody as she has a four-month-old child at home. Machado also asked for Armwood to receive bed-to-bed in patient drug treatment.
The prosecutor opposed any modification to Armwood’s hold, including drug treatment, due to the severity of the case.
Judge Di Toro denied Machado’s oral motion, describing the case as “very serious.” The judge stated that she could not find a combination of conditions to ensure Armwood would return to court, citing five bench warrants Armwood received between 2017 and 2023.
Prosecutors also informed Judge Di Toro that they extended an offer to Armwood, which would require her to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. Machado requested time to consider the offer with his client, which the judge allowed.
The parties are scheduled to reconvene on March 16.
