DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld denied a defense attorney’s motion for bond review in a co-defendant stabbing case on March 30.
Trevon Randolph, 27, and Antonio Halfacre, 37, are charged with aggravated assault while armed and assault with a dangerous weapon for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on the 1800 block of Central Place, NE on Feb. 15.
The victim sustained stab wounds to his back, a fracture in his hand, bruises to his head and face, scrapes to his shoulders and arms, and blood in his lung cavity. Randolph’s attorney, Alvin Thomas, requested his client’s release during the hearing.
Randolph addressed Judge Hertzfeld explaining the allegations against him were misleading. He stated that he has strong community ties as an active member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) among other organizations. He also explained he has four kids and another on the way.
“My presence alone uplifts,” Randolph told Judge Hetzfeld when requesting his release and continued, “I am a blessing with humble expectations.”
The prosecution argued that the community’s safety couldn’t be guaranteed and that Randolph should remain held. They brought up Randolph’s history with the victim, stating Randolph pistol-whipped him in a different case. He was also on supervised release for simple assault when the alleged offense occurred, said prosecutors.
Judge Hertzfeld stated that there was no reason for her to revisit DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Herrmann previous decision to hold Randolph at the preliminary hearing on Feb. 19.
As a result, Judge Hertzfeld denied Thomas’ motion and Randolph is held without bond.
Parties also mentioned during the hearing that plea negotiations are ongoing for both Randolph and Halfacre.
Parties are slated to reconvene on April 15.
