Judge Finds Probable Cause in Stabbing Case, Orders Defendant Detained

By Maggie Rhoads , Emily Reed - June 14, 2024
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DC Superior Court Judge Renee Raymond found probable cause in a stabbing case on June 13 and denied the defense’s request for release.

Hollyman McQueen, 59, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on May 8 at the Washington Nursing Facility on the 2400 block of 25th Street, SE.

According to court documents, McQueen was allegedly upset he got a roommate at the facility. The two got into a disagreement about the lighting in the room, and McQueen pushed the victim on his bed and stabbed him in the back of the knee. 

At the hearing, the prosecution called an officer from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who responded to the scene.

According to the officer, when she spoke to McQueen at the scene he claimed the victim had stabbed him. However, his statement was contradicted by multiple witnesses to the incident.

She also testified the knife McQueen allegedly used to stab the victim was a kitchen knife with a brass handle and silver blade. This knife was later found by detectives on the victim’s bed.

McQueen’s defense attorney, Henry Escoto, argued there was no probable cause that McQueen was the perpetrator. He said the victim bigger and stronger than McQueen, to which the officer agreed on cross examination. Escoto insisted McQueen acted in self-defense.

Judge Raymond disagreed and concluded there was probable cause that McQueen stabbed the victim with a knife.

Escoto then requested McQueen be released as he lives in the nursing facility, where he is actively receiving treatment for mental health issues. The prosecution disagreed, requesting McQueen be held in jail.

Judge Raymond denied Escoto’s request for release, citing McQueen’s prior convictions, which include multiple misdemeanor charges, sex abuse, indecent exposure and lewd acts. Judge Raymond deemed him a danger to the community. 

Parties are set to reconvene on June 20 with DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld.