DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman noted that a stabbing defendant refused to appear in court for his hearing on April 20.
Cedae Hardy, 21, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in stabbing another inmate at the DC Jail, on the 1900 block of D Street, SE on Oct. 12, 2025. The victim sustained 10 stab wounds.
Hardy’s attorney, Chidi Ogolo, explained that he spoke to his client the previous night. Ogolo said that Hardy is considering a global plea deal to resolve unspecified charges in US District Cout as well as the counts in DC Superior Court.
Ogolo said Hardy may have thought his presence was not necessary because he would be asking to schedule a new date.
Parties are scheduled to reconvene on June 5.
