DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann denied a stabbing defendant’s request for release following his waiving a preliminary hearing of the evidence against him on June 9.
Daniel Williams, 42, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on May 27 at the Minnesota Avenue Metro bus station on the 4100 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE.
According to court documents, Williams and the victim exchanged heated words on board the bus prior to the incident.
Darryl Daniels, Williams’ attorney, alerted Judge Herrmann of his intent to waive his right to a preliminary hearing, and presented arguments for Williams’ release. According to Daniels, Williams has stable housing and a job, lack of criminal history, and is the sole provider for his two children. The defense also mentioned that the victim had been “disrespectful” to the driver of the bus, which offended Williams.
The prosecution provided arguments for holding Williams, mentioning the unprovoked nature of the attack and the seriousness of the victim’s injuries, which included a punctured lung.
Citing the seriousness of the offense, Judge Herrmenn denied Williams release.
Parties are slated to reconvene July 2.
