A shooting trial in DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt’s courtroom was delayed on Jan. 28 after one of the co-defendants was involved in a car accident and couldn’t appear for the proceeding.
Chantel Stewart, 33, and Daniel Cary, 30, are charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault while armed, threat to kidnap or injure a person, and five counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that occurred on July 22, 2020 on the 4000 block of First Street, SE. One individual sustained injuries during the incident–a gunshot wound to the back, causing a collapsed lung.
Cary is also charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of an unregistered firearm.
Stewart’s accident occurred while she was driving to the courthouse and she sustained minor injuries including a sprained ankle and mild concussion. Stewart informed her attorney, Jesse Winograd, that she would not be present but would attend on Jan 29.
If Stewart’s condition worsens, Winograd said he will file a motion for a mistrial.
Parties are slated to reconvene Jan. 29.
