A stabbing defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing of the evidence against him before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum on March 18.
Raheem Johnson, 40, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing at the 1800 block of Newton Street, NW on Feb. 12. The victim sustained a laceration to her forearm.
According to court documents, the incident reportedly began as a roommate disagreement when Johnson accused the victim of stealing his steak. Johnson claimed the victim gestured at him with a hot pan and knife. The victim claimed Johnson pushed her before he grabbed a steak knife, waved it at the victim, followed her upstairs, and slashed at her arm. A detective observed a minor injury on Johnson’s hand.
At the hearing Johnson’s attorney, Elliot Queen, informed Judge Hildum that his client waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Judge Hildum accepted the waiver as knowing and voluntary.
A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) updated the court on Johnson’s release compliance. They stated, he is in perfect compliance.
The parties are scheduled to reconvene on April 20.
