A stabbing defendant accepted a plea deal extended by prosecutors before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on March 11.
Marquita Holloman, 36, was originally charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill and two counts of aggravated assault knowingly while armed for her involvement in a stabbing that occurred on Sept. 13, 2023 on the 2000 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE.
Holloman pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault knowingly while armed, while the prosecution agreed to dismiss all other charges. By pleading guilty, Holloman waives her right to a trial and an appeal.
The maximum sentence for aggravated assault while armed is 30 years in prison and/or a $75,000 fine. Holloman faces 48-to-120 months in prison due to her criminal history score.
The prosecution asked that the defendant remain held, despite her lack of a criminal history, as this was an extremely violent offense. The two victims sustained serious injuries, including nerve damage and the loss of an eye, according to the prosecution.
Sentencing is set for May 13.
