DC Superior Court Judge Deborah Israel disagreed with a defense attorney regarding a stabbing defendant’s alleged pre-trial release violations during a hearing on March 16.
Julius Miller, 56, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with significant bodily injury for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on the 1900 block of Gale Street, NE on July 17, 2025.
According to court documents, the victim was walking towards a 7-Eleven when Miller reportedly came out and started an argument. During the exchange, Miller reportedly pulled out a small, folding knife and as the fight progressed allegedly stabbed the victim in his back and abdomen.
At the hearing, Judge Israel mentioned that upon release, Miller went “frolicking” around the city and didn’t get home until 7 p. m. Miller’s attorney, Bruce Cooper, argued that his client was not under home confinement at the time, but Judge Israel disagreed since she was under a different impression. She stated the parties needed to review the documentation of Miller’s release and reconvene.
Due to inclement weather, the hearing was rescheduled for March 17.
