On July 14, DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean ruled against removing GPS tracking of a released defendant accused of stabbing a victim with scissors amid a dispute about concert tickets.
Ian Gbadebo, 21, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on the 400 block of Florida Avenue, NE on May 23. The victim sustained lacerations to his left bicep and back right shoulder.
According to court documents, the defendant and victim allegedly got into an argument over concert tickets. Gbadebo is then alleged to have left to go to the bathroom and returned with scissors. From there, the defendant reportedly attacked and stabbed the victim.
Jesse Winograd, Gbadebo’s attorney, requested more lenient release conditions for his client. Winograd argued that due to Gbadedo’s compliance with imposed conditions and his status as a college student, he should be removed from GPS monitoring for the remainder of his release.
A representative from the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA) did not object to Winograd’s request.
However, he prosecution did, claiming the nature of the crime was “brazen” and “violent.” The prosecution also mentioned the Civil Protective Order (CPO) filed against Gbadebo by the victim’s family. This order is intended to protect the victim from any future harassment or abuse by Gbadebo.
Judge McLean denied adjustment to Gbadebo’s release conditions, noting the request was not filed in writing.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Aug. 27.
