A jail stabbing defendant refused to appear in DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman’s courtroom again on July 10.
Cedae Hardy, 21, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in stabbing another inmate on Oct. 12, 2025 at the DC Jail, on the 1900 block of D Street, SE. The victim sustained 10 stab wounds.
According to Judge Edelman, Hardy refused to be transported from the jail to court, and his attorney, Chidi Ogolo, waived his presence. At his last hearing on April 20, Hardy also refused to appear in court.
Hardy has another case pending in United States District Court. Parties are considering a global plea deal, which would resolve both cases. The prosecution said they will have an update within the next six weeks.
Parties are set to reconvene on Sept. 11.
