A jury in DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan’s courtroom handed down a not guilty verdict, acquitting a non-fatal stabbing defendant on Sept. 30.
Jerrell Smith, 31, was charged with aggravated assault while armed and carrying a dangerous weapon within the District for allegedly stabbing a victim on June 2, 2023. Court documents are not clear on where the incident occurred but police responded at the United Medical Center on the 1300 block of Southern Avenue, SE.
The jury unanimously found Smith not guilty on both counts.
Smith has an additional case pending trial. A status hearing is set for Oct. 15 to address next steps for the parties.
