Judge Revokes Stabbing Defendant’s Probation

By Lauren Andreala - October 22, 2024
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DC Superior Judge Heidi Pasichow revoked a stabbing defendant’s probation due to multiple violations on Oct. 21.

On Oct. 27, 2023, Demario Thornton, 22, pleaded guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a stabbing, which occurred on Aug. 31, 2023, at the intersection of North Capitol and P Streets, NW.

According to the prosecution, surveillance footage depicts the suspect following the victim out of the store after he got upset over a conversation they had, which led to a physical altercation between the two.

During the probation hearing, it was brought to the judge’s attention by Thornton’s probation officer that within two weeks of being in DC after his release from prison, Thornton had gotten rearrested for a misdemeanor. The officer added that for the past month, Thornton has violated his curfew and GPS monitoring requirements.

The officer and prosecutors recommended his probation be revoked.

Gregg Baron, Thornton’s defense attorney, argued that the defendant had been very compliant and needed a new charging device for his GPS.

He requested the judge give Thornton an additional week to show he could be compliant, further stating how he would go to office after this hearing to ensure he got a new charging device.

Thornton issued his own statement, claiming “he was trying his best, and had a lot on his plate at home.”

Judge Pasichow sided with the prosecution, and the probation officer revoking his probation. She scheduled a resentencing hearing, and put Thompson under custody.

Parties are scheduled to reconvene on Nov. 22.