A defense attorney said in DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt’s courtroom on July 17 that he plans to challenge a mental competency evaluation from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) that found a stabbing defendant mentally competent to stand trial.  Ian Zephyrin, 46, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly grave-risk while armed, three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault on a police officer, possession of a prohibited weapon, attempt to commit robbery, and second-degree theft. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt ordered a mental competency screening for a defendant accused of stabbing a police officer on May 13 after his attorney raised concerns. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt found a defendant accused of stabbing a police officer mentally competent on March 20. Read more »

DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt approved an additional mental competency evaluation for a defendant on July 7 based on his alleged involvement in stabbing a police officer.  Ian Zephyrin, 45, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and assault on a police officer while armed. Read more »