Defendant Receives Suspended Sentence for Stabbing Father

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DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian sentenced an individual to a suspended sentence in connection to a stabbing on July 12.

Gregory Edmonds, 34, was originally charged with assault with significant bodily injury while armed and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon for stabbing his father on July 4, 2023, on the 2600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE.

According to court documents, Edmonds got into an argument with his father, before stabbing him in multiple places including the back of the head, neck and abdomen. As Edmonds was being transported by police he said the victim, “gave me syphilis.”

On April 18, Edmonds accepted a plea deal requiring him to plead guilty to assault with significant bodily injury in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges.

At the hearing, Edmonds’ attorney, Lauren Morehouse, said this is the first crime Edmonds has committed, and he is receiving mental health treatment in North Carolina where he lives.

She also said Edmonds has been taking his case seriously, as he takes the 2:30 a.m. Amtrak from his hometown to make it to court on time.

Morehouse also said the victim requested Edmonds not serve any time in prison and instead continue to receive mental health treatment in North Carolina. She requested a one year probation period for Edmonds with his supervision occurring in North Carolina.

The prosecution then read a direct testimony from the victim where it was again requested Edmonds does not serve anytime in prison. The prosecution requested three years of probation.

Judge Christian sentenced Edmonds to two years of incarceration, with all time suspended. He is required to serve two years of probation. If he is unsuccessful, Edmonds can be required to serve the two suspended years in prison.