Judge Confirms Mental Observation Hearing Date in Stabbing Case

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On Sept. 1, DC Superior Court Judge Julie Becker confirmed the scheduling of a mental observation hearing date for a stabbing case.

Antonio Colbert is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly stabbing a victim on the left side of his abdomen in a 7/11 store on the 900 block of 17th Street, NW on July 22.

Colbert, 50, is currently undergoing a psychological evaluation to determine if he is competent to stand to trial. The competency evaluation was ordered on Aug. 20.

The mental observation hearing date is set for Sept. 24.

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