DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean dismissed a stabbing case because the prosecution failed to send the defense evidence on March 10.
Tekesia Hancock, 44, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in a stabbing on the 2400 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE on Sept. 29, 2025. The victim sustained three stab wounds to his chest and arm.
According to court records, Hancock’s attorney, Madhuri Swarna, filed a motion requesting evidence on Nov. 21, 2025. The motion asked for specific documents, Hancock’s statements to police officers, photographs and videos,and tape recordings, including body-worn camera footage and the 911 call.
At the hearing, Swarna stated that since she filed the motion, the prosecution only turned over a portion of the evidence that included the original paperwork, body worn camera footage, and custodial interviews.
Swarna noted that on Jan. 5, she made an oral request that the prosecution hand over outstanding evidence. According to Swarna, the prosecution failed to turn over any additional evidence since her oral request.
The prosecutor, standing-in for the assigned prosecutor, did not have any representations regarding the evidence. However, a spokesperson at the US Attorney’s Office says the agency continues to investigate the matter.
Judge McLean dismissed the case due to the lack of progress, and the prosecution’s failure to turn over evidence within a reasonable time frame set by the court.
No further dates were set.
