A defense attorney emphasized the continued relationship between defendant April Gatewood and the victim during his argument for his client’s release before DC Superior Court Judge Jenifer Di Toro on June 17.
Gatewood, 25, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a domestic violence related stabbing that occurred on May 29 on the 2200 Block of H Street, NE. The victim, her fiance, sustained a laceration on his chin.
Anthony Cade, Gatewood’s attorney, mentioned that the couple still plan to get married and that the victim “wants her home” and that the two have “forgiven each other.”
Cade also told Judge Di Toro that Gatewood has been offered a job that begins on July 1. Gatewood has spent three weeks in jail and she “would not jeopardize losing her community” if she was released, said Cade.
“Three weeks might as well be an eternity to someone not accustomed to the jail environment,” Cade said.
The prosecution said they needed more time to determine their response to Cade’s request. Judge Di Toro gave them until June 22 to file the response in writing.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on July 7.
