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A Defendant Pleads Not Guilty in Co-Defendant Carjacking Case 

One of four co-defendants in an ongoing carjacking case, was arraigned on July 28 in front of DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean.

Kanna Bowen, 29, is charged with conspiracy, armed carjacking while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for her alleged involvement in an incident that occurred on May 30, 2024, on the 2100 block of Mississippi Avenue, SE. 

Bowen will be tried alongside co-defendants Travis Morris, 32, Rashid Woods, 28, and James Matheny, 31. 

Defense attorney Charles Haskell entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of Bowen and asserted her constitutional rights to a speedy trial. 

Parties for all co-defendants are set to reconvene on Aug. 25.

Judge Sentences ‘Fully Grown’ Jail Stabbing Defendant 

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe sentenced a stabbing defendant to 42 months of incarceration on July 28. 

Anthony McNair, 36, was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Oct. 11, 2024 at the DC Jail, on the 1900 block of D Street, SE. 

According to court documents, McNair stabbed the victim who was identified as another inmate at the DC jail. The injuries included the back of head, back of the base of the neck, right shoulder, middle of chest, and a one-inch cut on the left palm.

McNair pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon on Feb. 12, in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. The defendant also waived his right to independently test DNA evidence involving biological material recovered in this case.

During the hearing, the prosecution made the court aware that the victim was carrying garbage bags when McNair attacked him. Further, that the stabbing was done in front of many other inmates, which raised concerns if this was done to “put on a show” for other inmates, stated the prosecution.  

Defense attorney Marnitta King also countered that McNair felt unsafe and there’s always so much happening in the jails that precipitate situations where “people trying to survive.” King also wanted the court to be aware that McNair acknowledges what he did is very wrong. 

Judge Pipe said she’s aware people feel unsafe in jails and prisons but McNair became an example of why inmates feel threatened while they’re locked up.

When it came to sentencing Judge Pipe also acknowledged that McNair is 36 years old and is “fully grown,” and sentenced him to 42 months of incarceration.  

No further dates were set. 

Court Ponders Whether Stabbing Suspect’s Mental Competence Has Been Restored

In a hearing on July 25, attorneys debated whether a defendant’s mental competency has been restored before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park. In order to stand trial a defendant must be mentally competent enough to understand the charges against him and help his attorney craft a defense.

Devonte Wright, 26, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed against a minor, assault with a dangerous weapon against a minor, cruelty to children, and carrying a dangerous weapon. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in a May 27, 2020 stabbing of a 30-month-old child on the 1700 block of Benning Road, NE. 

The prosecution argued that behavioral specialists at Saint Elizabeths Hospital said Wright could answer simple questions such as, “What is a felony?” However, he failed to answer the question, “What does it mean to be acquitted?” Still, prosecutors noted that when asked, many defendants could not answer the question properly. 

The prosecution also stated that Wright has been able to play and explain strategic games like chess and Trouble, a board game you win by completing the course before your opponent. Prosecutors say Wright is able to make choices about his daily schedule, advocate for treatment as well as perform other tasks. Doctors noted that over time, Wright’s behavior continue to evolve.

However, when asked about details of his case, he was much more hesitant to respond or interact, but he was able to discuss less serious subjects like tattoos.

Defense attorneys Patrick Nowak and Christen Philips argued that Wright’s diagnosis of depression and schizophrenia makes daily tasks challenging. Prosecutors argued that condition is not a measure used in the MacCAT-T mental capacity test; therefore it should not be considered when evaluating Wright’s legal competency.

The MacCAT-T measures a patient’s ability to understand their treatment, appreciate their situation and make good choices.

DC Superior Judge Neal Kravitz ruled three years ago that Wright incompetent to stand trial and Nowak and Phillips argued that from a cognitive standpoint Wright is in the same position. They also stated that the doctor the prosecution chose to assess Wright went out of his way to mention laughing or good times with others to make the defendant’s approach toward investigators seem calculated to fool them.. 

Nowak and Phillips also stated that board games like Trouble and Chess are typically played by children and not a clear indicator of Wright’s competency. They presented a transcript from Wright’s high school. During his senior year he had a GPA of 0.75.

Judge Park requested additional time to review all the evidence presented to him before making a competency finding. Parties are expected to reconvene on Aug. 29.

Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 35 Years

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced a homicide defendant to 35 years in prison on July 25.

Dennis Chase, 33, was found guilty of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction on Oct. 10, 2024. The charges stemmed from his involvement in the fatal shooting of Anthony Orr on the 400 block of Xenia St, SE, on Dec. 7, 2020.

According to court documents, Chase shot Orr in the head while they were in a car together. Chase then dumped the body and attempted to hide evidence of the crime, including the car and his clothes.

The prosecution said Orr’s mother had appeared in court virtually for fear of retribution, especially after testifying against Chase. Orr’s mother chose not to give a victim impact statement and asked the court not to look differently on the case because of her absence. 

The prosecution requested that Chase be sentenced to 45 years for first-degree murder, in light of his extensive criminal history and the fact that he committed the crime while charges were pending against him in another jurisdiction.

Chase’s defense attorney, Shawn Sukumar, argued that the prosecution had not adequately demonstrated that his client deserved an additional 15 years of incarceration above the mandatory minimum sentence for first-degree murder.

Sukumar noted that only Chase and Orr knew what happened leading up to Orr’s death. He  stated that Chase’s prior criminal history was not as violent as the prosecution portrayed it to be.

“30 years is already a large portion of a person’s life,” Sukumar said, requesting the minimum sentence for Chase

Chase opted out of making a statement to the court. 

“I know that nothing I do here today can completely make up for what you lost and for that, I’m sorry,” Judge Okun told Orr’s family. 

Judge Okun acknowledged the prosecution’s representations that Chase had a significant criminal history and the case against him was very serious. He concluded that 30 years was not an adequate sentence, especially since Chase committed the crime with charges pending against him.

Judge Okun also acknowledged that Chase had struggled with drug addiction for years and had a 12-year-old daughter. 

For first-degree murder, Chase was sentenced to 35 years in prison and five years of supervised release.

Chase was also sentenced to 60 months for possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and 14 months for unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, each with an accompanying sentence of 3 years of supervised release.

All charges are to run concurrently, and Chase must register as a gun offender upon release.

No further dates were set.

Suspect Arraigned For Teen Homicide, Release Denied

A murder defendant was formally read the charges against him in an arraignment via a Webex remote connection in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on July 25.

Tariq White, 27, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, destruction of property less than a $1000, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a shooting that killed Devon Sharp, 16. The incident took place on May 18, 2024, on the 1200 block of V Street, NW

During the hearing, Kevin O’Sullivan, White’s attorney, alerted the court of his intent to plead  not guilty to all charges. White is currently in North Carolina after being released in 2024. 

O’Sullivan had motioned to extend the curfew for White to 12 a. m. to 6 a. m., instead of 10 p. m.-to 6-a.m., citing White’s limited criminal history, strong family support, and was a standout in the military in North Carolina.

The prosecution objected since White is “facing the most serious charges” possible. They also mentioned how many individuals in White’s own family disagreed with his release initially.

Judge Park ultimately denied the motion and agreed with the prosecution, citing the severity of the charges and facts of the case.

Parties are slated to reconvene on Sep. 10.

Judge Sentences Shooting Defendant Under Youth Act, Suspends Jail Time

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe gave a shooting defendant a suspended sentence of nine months in prison and required him to serve one year of probation in a July 25 hearing.

Dayquan Henderson, 23, pleaded guilty on May 5 to unlawful discharge of a firearm and misdemeanor possession of an unregistered firearm for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting on the 300 block of Anacostia Road, SE, on May 11, 2024. No injuries were reported.

During the hearing, the prosecution acknowledged Henderson had no prior convictions but cited a substantial history of firearm-related arrests and multiple curfew violations while on pretrial release. They pushed for GPS monitoring and a five-year probation period.

Daniel Kovler, Henderson’s attorney, attributed the curfew breaches to minor delays returning from work and a single instance of Henderson’s helping his mother with groceries. Kovler argued that Henderson’s past arrests were irrelevant, since they never led to charges. 

Kovler requested nine-month concurrent sentences for Henderson’s two charges, with one year of supervised probation. He asked that Henderson be sentenced under the Youth Rehabilitation Act, a DC law designed to give individuals under the age of 25 a chance at rehabilitation rather than incarceration. It allows judges to impose lighter sentences and seal records in certain cases, if the defendant fulfills the court’s conditions.

Judge Pipe agreed the prior arrests were not relevant and acknowledged Henderson’s general compliance. She noted the incident occurred while Henderson’s family was under threat, although she emphasized he still acted inappropriately.

Judge Pipe sentenced Henderson under the Youth Act, specifying that his charges will be sealed if he completes 90 hours of community service. She gave him concurrent nine-month suspended sentences for his two charges.  

Henderson must serve one year of probation, plus one day of supervised release for the charge of unlawful discharge of a firearm. He is not required to wear a GPS monitor, but he must register as a gun offender.

No further dates were set in this case.

‘We Did Not Invite Violence Into Our Literal Doorstep,’ Say Victims at Carjacker’s Sentencing 

DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe sentenced a carjacking defendant to 15 years incarceration in a July 25 hearing. 

James Borum, 22, was originally charged with conspiracy, three counts of armed carjacking, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and receiving stolen property worth $1,000 or more. He pleaded guilty to one count of armed carjacking for his involvement in the carjacking of a black Acura MDX on the 4700 block of Alton Place, NW, on Jan. 12, 2021.

The prosecution asked Judge Pipe to sentence Borum to 15 years in prison. In support of their request, they played 911 audio of the victims and read victim impact statements.

The Acura was carjacked from a family that had just come back from a road trip to New Jersey. The parents had just taken their young children inside the house when the defendant threatened them with a gun and stole their vehicle. 

‘We did not Invite violence into our literal doorstep,’ said the victims in a statement read to the court.

“We have decided to move and sell the house we have spent years to be able to afford,” the statement continued.

Borum drove the stolen car at a speed exceeding 200 miles-per-hour until he totaled it, sustaining major injuries, including a broken collarbone. Police apprehended him while trying to flee on foot with the victims’ credit cards.

Borum’s defense attorney, Quiana Harris, asked Judge Pipe to sentence Borum to nine years in prison. She requested that this sentence run concurrently with Borum’s sentence in a separate case for armed carjacking in Maryland. 

Harris explained that Borum was formerly a high school basketball player being scouted to play in college. After he witnessed the shooting death of his older brother during the COVID-19 pandemic, Borum experienced mental health issues and was diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

Harris said Borum was applying for every program offered in DC Jail, including Young Men Emerging, which offers group counseling, one-on-one mentoring, job training and educational programs to inmates aged 18-25. 

Borum’s family was present at the sentencing and addressed the court. 

“I’m fifty-three years old, and I don’t know if I will ever see my son on the streets again,” Borum’s father said.

Borum also addressed the court, expressing remorse over the incident and hope that he can move forward after serving his time. 

“One mistake does not define who I am,” Borum said. “I hope you can show me mercy.” 

Borum began to tear up as he detailed how his brother’s death affected him. 

“He was my mentor and my role model,” Borum stated.

“This is not an easy sentencing,” said Judge Pipe. “It is clear Borum is not defined by his actions, but it is undeniable how much pain and trauma he left the victims with.”

She acknowledged Borum had a tremendous amount of potential and had shown maturity, but the nature of the case and his choice to commit another offense six months later were concerning.

Judge Pipe sentenced Borum to the mandatory minimum of 15 years, which will run concurrently with his sentence in Maryland. She required him to complete five years of supervised release and register as a gun offender. 

At Harris’ request,Judge Pipe allowed Borum to delay starting his sentence until October so he can complete his General Education Diploma (GED).

Parties are slated to reconvene on Oct. 27.

Judge Denies Bond Review for Defendant in Non-Fatal Shooting

D.C. Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld denied a motion for bond review during a July 29 felony status conference for a defendant accused in a Northeast DC shooting.

Ato Ocran, 46, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred in the 2200 block of 13th Street, NE, on June 3. 

One individual was harmed during the incident.

According to court documents, Ocran allegedly got into a verbal argument with the victim over an electric vehicle charger. When Ocran left the parking lot, the victim allegedly followed him down Franklin Street, NE when Ocran allegedly made a u-turn, and fired at the victim through the driver’s side window of his vehicle, shooting him once in the arm and striking the vehicle several times.

During the hearing, defense attorney Elizabeth White argued that Ocran acted in self-defense and emphasized that he has no prior criminal history. She described him as a software engineer with stable employment and financial obligations, including two mortgages. 

White also asserted that Ocran attempted to de-escalate the situation and repeatedly backed away. She claimed the complainant was armed with a baseball bat and followed Ocran with another individual.

The prosecution opposed his release, stating that Ocran had already disengaged and was inside his vehicle when he chose to return and open fire. They also pointed to the discovery of multiple unregistered firearms during a search of his home and said Ocran’s educational level indicated he should have known how to respond more appropriately.

Judge Hertzfeld said Ocran’s decision to re-engage while in his car weakened the self-defense argument. She also cited the unregistered firearms as a serious concern. 

The judge denied the motion for bond review and the defendant will remain in custody.

A jury trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 29.

Judge Imposes Curfew on Stabbing Defendant

DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld  imposed an 8 p. m.-to-8 a. m. curfew during a July 29 felony status conference for a stabbing defendant. 

Matthew Dill, 31, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. The charge stems from his alleged involvement in a stabbing on March 17, on the 4200 block of 6th Street, SE. 

Surveillance footage reportedly shows an individual, identified as Dill, stabbing the complainant multiple times in the torso before fleeing the scene.

Defense attorney Emma Mlyniec opposed the prosecution’s curfew request, stating that Dill is already under GPS monitoring and has remained compliant with all conditions. She argued a curfew was unnecessary and noted that Dill has not violated any stay-away orders. 

Mlyniec requested that if a curfew is necessary, it begins after 6 p. m., citing her client’s need to manage his business.

The prosecution requested an 8 p. m. to 8 a. m. curfew, which Judge Hertzfeld imposed over defense objections.

The next felony status conference is scheduled for Oct. 7.

Release Modifications Denied for Two Shooting Defendants

DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park denied two shooting co-defendants’ requests for release modifications during a July 25 hearing. 

Jonah Harris, 47, and Gerald Jones-Hall, 24, are charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery while armed, conspiracy to commit robbery while armed, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, two counts of assault with intent to commit robbery while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, seven counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction, for their alleged involvement in the shooting and attempted robbery of two victims at the 1300 block of Good Hope Road, SE, on July 10, 2023. Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

According to a representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), Harris violated his stay away order by driving along the shooting location in early July.

Harris’ defense attorney, Christen Phillips, stated that the stay away location was near his home and he had to drive through it due to construction. She asked Judge Park to dismiss the stay away order because it’s “not serving any purpose for public safety.”

Judge Park disagreed, noting the co-defendants know people that live on the block where the shooting happened and denied the motion. The judge reminded Harris that if it happens again he will be out of compliance, and it could result in his detention. 

Phillips also requested that Harris have special release orders for a work trip. Phillips noted Harris may be promoted to supervisor and his supervisor has taken notice of his hard work and wants him to attend a conference in New York. 

Judge Park allowed this under the conditions Harris would be in his hotel room between the hours of 10 p. m. and 6 a. m. 

Parties are slated to reconvene Jan. 22.

Document: MPD Arrests Suspect in Galveston Street Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 22-year-old Anna Hyman in connection with a fatal stabbing on Galveston Street, Southwest. On July 26, officers found 63-year-old Robert Dent deceased from stab wounds following a domestic dispute. Hyman has been charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed.

Document: MPD Makes Swift Arrest in Southeast Homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an arrest in a fatal shooting that occurred on July 26 in the 2700 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Southeast. The incident resulted in the death of 55-year-old Clay Hargrave and left 1 surviving victim with non-life-threatening injuries. Charles Mitchell Jr., 46, of Woodbridge, VA, was apprehended nearby and charged with Second-Degree Murder while Armed.

Judge Questions Whether Stabbing Victim Acted in ‘Excessive Self-Defense’

DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum released a stabbing defendant on GPS monitoring in a disputed self-defense case on July 25. 

William Chambers, 40, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on July 22 on the 700 block of Langston Terrace, NE. 

According to court documents, Chambers and the victim were neighbors who had an ongoing dispute. In addition, court documents claimed the victim acted as the initial aggressor who punched Chambers and knocked him to the ground before Chambers allegedly entered his home to retrieve a butcher knife to stab the victim in the leg.

The prosecutor played footage of the altercation between Chambers and the victim. The footage showed the victim beating Chambers while he was on the ground before another individual intervened. He claimed that the victim had attacked Chambers because he had brandished a knife at him and was acting in self-defense.

After reviewing the footage, Judge Hildum said he was unsure of the weight of the evidence but that if Chambers was actually the initial aggressor like the prosecutor claimed, then the victim’s reaction was “excessive self-defense.”

An officer from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who responded to the stabbing claimed that he had not seen the footage prior to arresting Chambers but said he spoke to the victim, who claimed he was stabbed by Chambers on his right thigh. The officer added that as he was investigating the scene, he saw Chambers’ door cracked open, walked in and saw Chambers on the floor with a butcher’s knife next to him.

The officer said a third individual who claimed to have intervened to stop the fight was depicted in the video swinging at the victim with an object in his hand.

In his cross-examination, Chamber’s defense attorney, Chidi Ogolo, asked him if he believed the victim was the initial aggressor in the altercation, and the officer agreed. Ogolo also asked the officer if he saw any blood on the butcher’s knife in Chambers’ residence, but confirmed he did not.

Ogolo rebutted the prosecutor’s claim that the victim acted in self-defense by arguing that the footage did not show Chambers stabbing the victim and only showed the victim beating Chambers while he was on the ground. According to Ogolo, the prosecutor was attempting to twist the facts of the case in order to support his argument.

Ogolo requested Chambers be released and that the court order a no-contact order between Chambers and the victim. He added that Chambers has court no-shows, was not a danger to the community, and was willing to stay at a homeless shelter to abide by his stay-away order.

Judge Hildum acknowledged that Chambers had strong ties to the community but told him that he was concerned about his safety if he was granted release.

Ultimately, Judge Hildum found probable cause and ordered Chambers to report to Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) to undergo drug testing and be placed on GPS monitoring. Chambers was ordered to stay away from the victim and the incident address unless escorted by a police officer.

Parties are slated to reconvene on Aug. 11.

Trial Begins for Metro Officer Stabbing

Trial began on July 29 before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno for a defendant who allegedly stabbed a Metro Transit officer in the face. 

Erik Schleehauf, 43, is charged with assault on a police officer while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault with significant bodily injury for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident that occurred on April 15 on the 1100 block of New Jersey Avenue, SE.

The prosecution started their opening statement by saying “nail he’s got a nail in his hands,” that’s what officers called out on April 15 at Navy-Yard Ballpark Metro Station.

Prosecutors alleged that an officer saw Schleehauf evade paying the fare and followed the defendant to issue a citation. When asked to identify himself, Schleehauf ignored the officer and proceeded to take the escalator towards the exit. 

The second time the officer tried to stop Schleehauf he allegedly stated “You have no right standing in front of me,” and kept walking. The officer started to get nervous as he knew Schleehauf likely wasn’t going to comply and he started to fiddle with items in his hands and become visibly shaky. 

According to the prosecution, the officer deployed mace and a fight ensued. Prosecutors alleged that during the altercation, Schleehauf punched the officer in the face several times with a nail leaving the officer suffering from various injuries. Prosecutors alleged that Schleehauf’s actions were taken wildly out of proportion and the entire interaction could have been just a routine citation. 

“This entire case is about two dollars and fifty cents,” claimed Amanda Epstein, Schleehauf’s attorney. She stated that the officer knocked the glasses off Schleehauf’s face, then pepper sprayed him. She said Schleehauf could not hear the officer trying to stop him because he was listening to music. 

Epstein stated, “being a police officer doesn’t give you a free pass to beat someone to a bloody pulp,” alleging that the officer used excessive force and Schleehauf was trying to defend himself, which he is within his right to do. 

The officer who was involved in the altercation and injured on scene was brought to the stand. The prosecution presented CCTV footage of the scene as it unfolded to parallel their questioning.

The sergeant provided an in court identification of Schleehauf and clarified that Schleehauf was unknown to him prior to the proceedings shown on CCTV. 

Regarding the altercation itself, he stated “I just thought I was punched… I didn’t know he had anything in his hand.” It was only after another of the officers identified that there was an object that the sergeant realized his injuries. 

An image of his injuries taken at George Washington Hospital was presented as prosecution evidence. It showed one puncture wound at the upper edge of his beard and one just under his jawline.

In response to the prosecution’s questioning on his injuries, the officer stated that he is still experiencing physical symptoms. Although the wounds have healed, he testified to still having pain and a twitch on the left side of his face from his jawline to eye that have not completely subsided.

In cross examination, Epstein took issue with the sergeant’s late activation of his body worn camera stating that he was supposed to turn it on when initiating police action. The sergeant argued that the initial conversation at the fare gate was not police action.

He said, “I was talking to him… talking to people is not police action.” He later clarified that he activated his camera when he had decided to make a civil citation.

Epstein said that jumping over a fare gate is only a civil offense and a person cannot go to jail or be arrested for fare evasion. The sergeant acknowledged that but held that the offense is still against the law, and further argued that not providing identification to law enforcement when asked is also against the law and warrants arrest.

The sergeant admitted that he was the first to become physical in the altercation, having knocked Schleehauf’s glasses off his face with the intention of using mace before Schleehauf punched him the first time. 

Still, the sergeant argued that he “gave him an opportunity” to comply, referring to the moment on CCTV where he stated, “Sir, do you want me to spray you?”

Epstein pressed the officer on Metro police general orders that state that an officer is “only supposed to use force when absolutely necessary.” She questioned him on the dangers of using pepper spray given its a “less lethal force instrument.” The sergeant disagreed that mace is deadly, arguing “it’s an irritant” and that handcuffs are classified in the same manner. 

Epstein also pointed to the fact that the officer never submitted a use of force report as is required. He replied when an officer is injured, it is not departmental practice to submit a report.

Two officers who work for Metro Transit that were dispatched to Navy-Yard Metro Station for the stabbing testified for the prosecution. 

The first officer stated that he arrived on scene after the altercation ensued. He helped secure the nail and send it to the crime scene lab. He said the nail that was used is about five inches in length and appears to be sharpened to a point. The officer stated that he did not see any of the interaction. 

The second transit officer testified that at the time of the incident, he heard a group of girls yelling. Realizing something was wrong, he headed towards the yelling and saw the victim fighting with Schleehauf. He helped break up the altercation and stated that after Schleehauf was arrested, he was very combative and argumentative. 

When cross examined by Epstein, he stated that he was not present when Schleehauf jumped the fare gate or when the confrontation started. When asked, the officer confirmed that there was blood all over Schleehauf’s legs and face. He never heard the injured officer complain about any pain he experienced on scene. 

Upon redirect, he confirmed that he saw the nail when he approached Schleehauf to take his hand as he was attempting to punch the sergeant.

Parties are slated to reconvene July 30.