DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe allowed parties to postpone a stabbing defendant’s sentencing after she was charged with a new case in another jurisdiction during a hearing on Feb. 9.
Tamara Francis, 36, pleaded guilty on Oct. 30, 2025 to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon for her involvement in a stabbing during a domestic dispute on Sept. 15, 2025, on the 1400 block of Belmont Street, NW.
According to court records, Francis failed to appear for her original sentencing on Jan. 9 and as a result, Judge Pipe issued a bench warrant. US Marshals executed the writ on Feb. 5, detained Francis, and parties rescheduled sentencing.
At the new sentencing, Francis’ attorney, Chantal Jean-Baptiste, asked for another delay to “work out” the details of the sentence with the prosecution.
The prosecution informed Judge Pipe that Francis was recently charged in an unrelated matter in Manhattan, New York. Jean-Baptiste and prosecutors wanted more time to review the new case before Fracis is sentenced.
Judge Pipe granted the request and scheduled a new sentencing date for Feb, 24.
