DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz rescheduled a stabbing defendant’s sentencing after he confirmed she did not act in self-defense in a hearing on May 1.
Daniyah Dailey, 36, pleaded guilty on Feb. 6 to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon for her involvement in a stabbing on Nov. 27, 2021 on the 2200 block of 25th Place, NE. The victim sustained wounds to their neck and forehead.
Before Dailey’s scheduled sentencing, Judge Kravitz said the prosecutor contacted his chambers with a concern about Dailey’s statements to the pre-sentence report writers. Judge Kravitz said it appeared Dailey indicated that she stabbed the victim in self-defense or in defense of her former boyfriend.
“I want to keep my guilty plea,” affirmed Dailey. When Judge Kravitz asked whether Dailey was comfortable with her decision she responded,“I am your honor.”
The prosecutor thanked parties for scheduling the hearing. He explained that the victim and their caretaker’s travel required approval and he wanted to ensure the sentencing would be held when they are present.
The parties started to discuss a sentencing date in June when Dailey asked “Your honor, please, can we schedule something sooner. I don’t want to wait until June if possible.”
Dailey’s new sentencing date is scheduled for May 29.
Judge Kravitz told Dailey to “hang in there.”
