A stabbing defendant accepted a plea agreement before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on July 8 and was released pending sentencing.
Shevona Thompson, 32, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her alleged involvement in the stabbing of a woman on the 3100 block of 16th Street, NW, on May 6.
According to court documents, the victim was Thompson’s ex-girlfriend.
At the hearing, Thompson accepted a plea offer that required her to waive her right to a trial and plead guilty to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. In exchange, the prosecution will not pursue an indictment with any additional charges.
According to the prosecution, if the case had proceeded to trial, they would have proven that the victim suffered two stab wounds while raising her arms to defend herself.
Ferguson Evans, Thompson’s attorney, had also filed a motion for his client’s release on July 6. Judge Di Toro granted Thompson’s release as she awaits sentencing, agreeing with the defense argument that she has no criminal history or bench warrants.
On release, Thompson must follow a stay-away order from the victim and continue to receive mental health services. Judge Di Toro did not require electronic monitoring for Thompson.
Parties are slated to reconvene for sentencing on Oct. 9.
