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By
Cameron Horne [former]
- November 14, 2024
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The jury returned a guilty verdict on five of seven charges Nov. 14 before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt, convicting a stabbing defendant of assaulting his girlfriend.
Devan Green Jr., 30, was originally charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, kidnapping while armed, kidnapping while armed against a minor, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury while armed and simple assault for his alleged involvement in a Sept. 19, 2023 stabbing incident on the 500 block of 58th Street, SE.
Green’s attorney, Lee Smith argued Green acted in self-defense when stabbing his girlfriend, stating Green was trapped between his girlfriend wielding a knife and her family outside the apartment door.
Prosecutors argued that the 21 stab wounds allegedly sustained by the victim were far beyond what was reasonable for self-defense and the severe injuries caused by the stabbing proved Green’s disregard for the victim’s safety and intent to kill.
The jury began deliberations on Nov. 12 and returned on Nov. 14 with a verdict convicting Green of all five assault charges, and acquitting him of both kidnapping charges.
Sentencing is set for Jan. 10