A DC Superior Court judge continued a mental observation hearing for a defendant accused of stabbing a child.
Devonte Wright is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for allegedly stabbing a two year-old victim on May 27 on the 1700 Block of Benning Road, NE.
On Aug. 27, Judge Neal Kravitz found Wright, 21, competent to stand trial following a report by the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). However, the defense objected to the findings and chose to have another study conducted by their own psychologist. Judge Kravitz agreed to the request, setting a four week deadline for it to get done.
During the Sept. 24 hearing, Wright’s attorneys Madeline Harvey and Laura Rose asked Judge Neal Kravitz for additional time to allow for competency restoration. An order for a full competency examination was also made.
Reports will be exchanged between the defense and prosecution on Nov. 16.
Judge Kravitz scheduled a status hearing for Nov. 20 and another mental observation hearing for Dec. 10.
