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By
Elizabeth Price
- January 17, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld granted a sentencing continuance in a stabbing case to allow defense time to review medical documents from the Department of Corrections (DOC) during a hearing on Jan. 17.
Jose Garcia Fuentes, 43, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and simple assault for his role in a stabbing incident that transpired on April 24, 2024 on the 4400 block of 14th Street, NW.
According to court documents, an individual identified as Garcia Fuentes entered a restaurant and started an unprovoked fight with another patron. The defendant reportedly kicked the victim, who tried to calm things down. As events unfolded, the defendant produced a knife and allegedly slashed the victim’s face and hand. After a struggle, Garcia Fuentes escaped.
Defense attorney Henry Escoto requested more time to examine documents regarding Fuentes’ condition from the DC Jail prior to his sentencing.
Sentencing is now scheduled for Feb. 20.