Two co-defendants allegedly involved in a jail stabbing were arraigned before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on July 15.
Justin Borum, 36, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of aggravated assault knowingly-grave risk while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution, and tampering with physical evidence.
Michael Alexander, 21, is charged with unlawful possession of contraband in a penal institution and tampering with physical evidence offenses.
Borum and Alexander’s charges face an additional penalty of allegedly being committed during their release and after two prior convictions for crimes of violence.
The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a jail stabbing on Sept. 21, 2025, at the 1900 block of D Street, SE, at the DC Jail. The victim sustained a punctured right lung and puncture wounds to his shoulder, hand, neck, and lower back.
According to court documents, Borum allegedly ran up behind the victim and stabbed him in the back with a sharp object. The victim and Borum both reportedly then stabbed each other, but were quickly maced by a correctional officer. Borum sustained one minor injury to his left arm.
As correctional officers were detaining the pair, Borum allegedly threw the sharp object down to a lower tier of the cell block. Alexander reportedly picked up the sharp object, then ran into the communal cellblock shower.
Both Borum and Alexander were arraigned on the charges against them and pleaded not guilty. Defense attorneys for both defendants requested a speedy trial, evidence, and that the next status hearing be scheduled on the same date for both defendants.
Borum’s defense attorney, Stephen LoGerfo, said he planned to file a motion for bill of particulars, which asks the court to order the opposing party to provide clearer details about their allegations.
Parties for both defendants are scheduled to reconvene on Aug. 28.
