Judge Schedules Preliminary Hearing for Fatal Stabbing Case

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A DC Superior Court judge scheduled a hearing to determine if the case against a murder defendant has enough evidence to go to trial.

Christian Monge, 24, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for allegedly stabbing 28-year-old Brittanie Clarke on the evening of Aug. 31 on the 5000 block of 1^st Street, NW.

Judge Marisa Demeo scheduled the preliminary hearing for Oct. 8. The prosecution said parties will begin plea negotiations in the meantime.

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