DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt dismissed a stabbing defendant’s case during an April 30 hearing, due to the prosecution missing an indictment deadline multiple times.
Dennis Bowler, 56, was charged with assault with intent to kill while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that injured one on the 3000 block of Rodman Street, NW. The incident occurred on May 24, 2024.
According to court documents, the victim sustained four-to-six stab wounds in the arms and chest, causing two collapsed lungs.
During the hearing, Jason Clark, Bowler’s attorney, filed a motion to dismiss the case due to want of prosecution, which means the prosecution failed to file an indictment to move the case forward as legally required.
According to court records, Judge Brandt had granted a request by the prosecution to extend the February indictment deadline. However, prosecutors missed the new deadline. According to court records, the case was dismissed “without prejudice” meaning the prosecution could potentially refile the matter.
No further dates were set.
