Questioning who was the actual aggressor in a stabbing on a city bus, DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean conditionally released a defendant in a hearing on May 5.
Troy Ivy, 56, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that occurred on April 14 on a Metro bus at the intersection of H and 2nd Streets, NE. The victim sustained a stab wound to his upper shoulder.
According to court records, the victim and Ivy allegedly got into an argument after the victim accidentally bumped into Ivy on the bus. Ivy reportedly retrieved a knife from his pocket and waved it in the victim’s face,
However, surveillance video suggests another interpretation of the incident. Ivy is heard to say, “I have one too,” indicating the victim might also have been armed with a knife. He is seen lunging toward Ivy. While it’s unclear whether the victim had a weapon, the prosecution opposed Ivy’s release.
“It does appear the victim was acting aggressively,” said Judge McLean after reviewing the video. “However, I’m concerned that anyone would pull out a knife,” she continued.
Meanwhile, the prosecutor entered a plea agreement for Ivy on the record. Though the details weren’t immediately available, the range would be in the lower part of the guidelines.
“The moment you don’t appear in court or [if there’s a question of] safety. I will increase the level of supervision,” the judge told Ivy.
The maximum penalty for assault with a dangerous weapon is 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $25,000.
Judge McLean wanted to know if the prosecutor intended to bring charges against the victim. The prosecutor said the victim may be the subject of another case.
The next hearing in Ivy’s case is June 10.
