A defense attorney informed DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz that his client in a stabbing case was on suicide watch after he failed to appear for his hearing on May 15.
Rubin Holman, 32, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and aggravated assault knowingly while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on Oct. 4, 2022 on the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. The victim sustained a wound to his neck.
Throughout his case, Holman missed hearings on multiple occasions. According to court records, since Holman’s arrest in the case in December 2023, he refused to appear in court for at least seven hearings as well as being a “medical scratch” at least seven times.
At the current hearing, Judge Kravitz noticed Holman’s absence and asked his attorney, Kevin Mosley, whether Holman would be present. Mosley informed parties that Holman was on suicide watch at the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF), a medium security facility in the DC Department of Corrections (DOC) adjacent to the DC Jail.
Mosley elaborated that Holman had one-on-one observation with a medical personnel at CTF and they could not transport him to the courthouse for the hearing. According to Mosley, it was not an isolated incident because Holman attempted to take his own life several times since his incarceration.
Judge Kravitz asked whether the court could take any action to alleviate the situation. Mosley requested Holman remain held at CTF after he’s off suicide watch because most of Holman’s complaints related to his unit at the DC Jail. Judge Kravitz granted Mosley’s request and recommended Holman remain at CTF.
The prosecutor also revoked a plea agreement they extended to Holman because of the length of time without a decision. They did not read the terms of the offer on the record since Holman was absent.
To allow time for Holman’s health to improve, Judge Kravitz suggested scheduling a new hearing a month later.
The parties are scheduled to reconvene on June 12.
