A stabbing defendant’s attorney said her client’s wheelchair was taken at the DC Jail during a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean on Feb. 26.
James Gregory, 37, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on the 2200 block of Minnesota Avenue, SE on March 26, 2025. The victim sustained a stab wound to their left arm.
US Marshals stated Gregory refused to appear in court for the hearing.
At the hearing, Judge McLean said Santia McLaurin, Gregory’s attorney, filed a motion on Jan. 27 requesting restoration of her client’s wheelchair and a medical evaluation. McLauren said a psychologist visiting Gregory at the DC Jail informed her she saw “Gregory crawling on his hands and knees” after his wheelchair was taken.
According to McLaurin, Gregory was given a cane in the absence of his wheelchair. The motion requested Judge McLean order the jail to immediately return Gregory’s wheelchair and have an independent medical evaluation performed.
Judge McLean stated that she would send the order from her chambers.
The parties are in negotiations for a plea agreement, according to McLaurin. Judge McLean noted that Gregory must be present in order to pursue a plea agreement.
The parties are scheduled to reconvene on April 13.
