A defendant who stabbed a victim in the neck multiple times accepted a plea deal before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on May 1.
Randy Brown, 34, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on Aug. 7, 2025 on the 1100 block of 7th Street, NW.
The prosecutor said if the case had proceeded to trial they would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that following an altercation, Brown rushed towards the victim, held him down on a bench, and stabbed him with a knife in the neck multiple times. The victim sustained lacerations with significant bleeding that required emergency medical treatment and surgery.
The agreement required Brown plead guilty to aggravated assault. In exchange, prosecutors will not seek an indictment with any additional charges and agree to limit their sentence request to five years of imprisonment.
Judge Kravitz noted that without the deal, Brown could face a maximum of 10 years in prison for the charge.
Alvin Thomas, Brown’s attorney, asked for his client’s release on home confinement while he awaits sentencing. Thomas argued Brown accepted responsibility and is not a flight risk.
The prosecutor opposed the request since Brown admitted guilt in the case and his sentence will require prison time.
After reviewing Brown’s criminal record and the facts of the case, Judge Kravitz denied Thomas’ request for release. The judge also noted the presumption in favor of detention while a defendant awaits sentencing.
Brown’s sentencing is scheduled for July 10.
