A stabbing defendant did not attend his scheduled hearing before DC Superior Judge Neal Kravitz on June 18, after declining a mental competency exam.
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.
Holman was not present at the hearing and Judge Kravitz said Holman declined a forensic screening examination administered to him by the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) the prior day.
The evaluation was ordered by Judge Kravitz on June 12 to determine Holman’s mental competency to stand trial. To proceed with the case, Holman must understand the charges against him and be able to help in his defense.
According to the Judge, Holman reportedly “told the examiner that there is nothing wrong with him.”
Holman’s attorney, Kevin Mosley, explained that Holman “requires a lot of hands-on attention.” Mosley intends to visit Holman in jail on June 19 to discuss taking the exam. Although he cannot guarantee Holman will comply, Mosley stated that action is his “best assessment.”
Parties are slated to reconvene on June 26.
