Defendant accepted a plea deal that reduced an assault charge to an attempted assault charge in a stabbing case in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on July 2.
Antonio Lancaster, 43, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement in a stabbing on the 1100 block of 6th Street, SW on March 9. The victim, a friend who is friendly with suspect’s friend, sustained one stab wound to her shoulder and two to the side of her torso.
During the hearing, the prosecution extended a plea offer to Lancaster, allowing him to plead guilty to a lesser charge of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. Through the deal, parties agreed to a sentencing range of 24-to-36 months of incarceration.
The prosecution confirmed had the case gone to trial, their evidence would have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Lancaster chased the victim with a knife and stabbed her three times.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Oct. 14.
