DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro granted a stabbing defendant’s request for release as the victim recovers from his injuries in a hearing on Nov. 21.
Billy Williams, 69, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significant bodily injury, threat to kidnap or injure a person while armed, and aggressive panhandling for his alleged involvement in a Dec. 7, 2023 stabbing at the intersection of Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Avenue, NW. One individual sustained injuries during the incident.
At the hearing, the prosecution informed the court that the victim is recovering from ongoing surgical procedures and has limited mobility and mental endurance. They said the victim is restricted to ten minute phone calls and is not competent to testify at this time.
Williams’ defense attorney, Henry Escoto, requested that Williams be placed on release since the trial was rescheduled from December 2025 to July 2026. Judge Di Toro granted the request and ordered Williams to comply fully with the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), including mandatory drug testing and all supervision requirements.
Parties are slated to reconvene on March 11.
