DC Superior Court Neal Kravitz ordered Leon Bryant to undergo a more intensive mental competency assessment during a hearing on Jan. 16.
Bryant, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 31-year-old Jonathan Simmons-Miller. The incident occurred on July 30, 2025 on the 700 block of V Street, NW.
Bryant is currently held at Saint Elizabeths Hospital receiving treatment. Parties received a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) on Jan. 13, which stated they needed additional time to further evaluate Bryant’s mental status.
Judge Kravitz agreed to give DBH additional time.
Parties are slated to reconvene Feb. 13.
