DC Superior Court Renee Raymond granted a request for an initial mental health evaluation in a domestic violence incident on Sept. 12.
Chauncey Liverpool, 32, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Sept. 9 on the 4000 block of 3rd Street, SE. Both Liverpool and the victim sustained injuries.
The stabbing allegedly occurred while Liverpool and the victim were having a conversation about what Liverpool could do to become a better person. The conversation escalated as Liverpool allegedly began to yell and become upset, eventually picking up a pair of scissors to stab the victim. Following the stabbing, the victim positively identified Liverpool as the individual responsible.
The defense, Howard X McEachern, requested a forensic screening of Liverpool during his preliminary hearing. He saidl mental health issues could be used as a potential explanation and mitigating factor during the case. Judge Raymond granted this request.
The parties are slated to reconvene on Sept. 23.
