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By
Becca Parnass
- April 28, 2025
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DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover determined probable cause was met in a second stabbing case for a defendant on April 22.
James Gregory, 36, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on March 26, 2025 on the 2200 block of Minnesota Avenue, SE.
A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) detective testified to the nature of the incident, saying that a witness on scene allegedly identified the assailant as Gregory. The detective reviewed the CCTV footage showing the altercation, where a knife appears to be brandished.
However, the detective testified that the victim did not know the defendant, and the physical description he provided of Gregory was contrary to his actual physical appearance.
The prosecution argued there is sufficient evidence in this case to determine probable cause, but Santia McLaurin, Gregory’s attorney, disagreed, maintaining that the burden of proof has not been met.
Judge Glover ultimately determined that probable cause had been established.
Defense requested Gregory’s release, on the grounds that he serves as a full-time caretaker for his mother, and he himself has health issues that aren’t being treated in the DC jail.
The government argued that Gregory has a history of violent crimes, and committed the alleged offense while on pre-trial release for another crime. Judge Glover ruled that the hold will continue.
Parties are slated to reconvene May 13.