Over objections by the prosecution, a stabbing defendant was released pending sentencing after she pleaded guilty before DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean on Oct 28.
Kenyada Floyd, 48, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her involvement in a non-fatal stabbing which occurred on Sept. 19 on the 1900 block of Benning Road, NE. Two victims sustained wounds.
Colleen Archer, Floyd’s attorney, alerted the court of her intent to accept a plea deal, which required her to plead guilty to assault with significant bodily injury in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment.
Archer also requested the defendant’s release, stating Floyd has three teenage kids she is the primary caretaker of, has a stable job she can maintain before sentencing, and would lose her apartment if she isn’t released soon.
Archer also noted Floyd was injured in the incident and presented the incident contextually as self- defense in a physical altercation.
Prosecution requested the defendant be held until her sentencing, citing that she has a history of “assaultive conflict,” noting one charge that is dated.
The judge ruled that Floyd would be released under the conditions of GPS monitoring and home confinement pending sentencing. In addition a no harassment, assault, threats or stalking (HATS) order was put into place for the two victims who live in the same apartment complex as the defendant.
Parties are slated to reconvene for sentencing Jan. 30.
