DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz requested additional time to review a defendant’s request to be released on Jan. 23.
Randy Brown, 34, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing on Aug. 13 on the 1100 block of 7th Street, NW. One victim sustained injuries to the neck during the incident.
Brown’s defense attorney, Alvin Thomas, took over the case after Nicole Walton left on maternity leave. Thomas told Judge Kravitz that Brown would like to speak to the court. The judge advised Brown to speak strictly about the motion for release and not about the case.
Brown first thanked the judge for his time and letting him speak. He said that he followed all probation and house arrest rules in the past,has family support at home and they have been to all of his hearings. He requested the court give him a chance because his “background is messed up, but it ain’t too messed up.”
Judge Kravitz asked the prosecution about how strong the identification evidence was.
The prosecutor said they allegedly confirmed the suspect vehicle and clothing from surveillance footage was linked to Brown.
Judge Kravitz told parties he needed additional time to make a ruling on release.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Feb. 13.
