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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- November 6, 2020
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A DC Superior Court judge continued a defendant’s assault case for a possible plea deal.
Robert Redding, 61, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and assault on a police officer while armed for allegedly stabbing a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer near the intersection of 11th and K Street, NW on July 2.
The officer was pursuing Redding after a woman told him that Redding assaulted her, according to court documents.
When the officer said he needed to speak with Redding, the defendant allegedly turned around and began attacking the officer with scissors. The officer had to get stitches.
During the Nov. 5 hearing, defense attorney Matthew Davies asked Judge Robert Okun to continue his client’s hearings. Judge Okun granted the request, scheduling Redding’s next hearing for Dec. 8.
In the meantime, Redding will remain at DC Jail, where he has been held since he was arrested on July 2.