DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean imposed a suspended sentence for a stabbing defendant on Jan. 30.
On Oct. 28, 2025, Kenyada Floyd, 49, pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily injury for her involvement in a non-fatal stabbing which occurred on Sept. 19 on the 1900 block of Benning Road, NE. There were two victims involved who sustained wounds.
The prosecution emphasized the physical injuries and intense pain that the victims are still dealing with as a result of the stabbing. The injuries they sustained have impacted their mobility and everyday lives, according to the prosecution. They recommended a sentence of 24 months’ incarceration followed by three years of supervision based on the seriousness of the crime.
Defense attorney, Colleen Archer, emphasized Floyd’s role as a mother of young children and the difficult events she has experienced throughout her life, which were not described in open court. The defense highlighted Floyd’s minimal prior criminal history and argued the incident as a one-time occurrence that went too far and cited this as the reason for initially accepting the plea deal. Based on this, the defense requested a six month suspended sentence, with supervised probation.
“I accept responsibility for my actions,” Floyd told the court.
Judge McLean sentenced Floyd to six months of confinement, all of which was suspended. Instead, the court placed her on supervised probation for one year and ordered her to undergo a mental health evaluation, follow any recommended treatment, and complete vocational training or maintain verifiable employment. She was also required to pay $100 to the victims of violent crime compensation fund.
No further dates were set.
