DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz alerted parties in a stabbing case that the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) found the defendant mentally competent during a hearing on May 29.
Corey Bridges, 34, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, threatening to kidnap or injure a person, and tampering with physical evidence for his alleged involvement in a stabbing on June 7, 2025 on the 1400 block of Morse Street, NE. The victim sustained multiple lacerations to their neck and bled severely.
During the hearing, parties discussed the DBH report that stated Bridges is competent to stand trial. The prosecution agreed with the finding. To stand trial, a defendant must understand the charges against him and be able to help his attorney.
Molly Bunke, Bridges’ attorney, told Judge Kravitz she needed time to review the findings with Theodore Shaw, Bridges’ other attorney who was absent.
She further requested that Bridges continue to be held at St. Elizabeths Hospital, claiming it is obvious it has been beneficial to the defendant.
Judge Kravitz agreed to order Bridges to remain at Saint Elizabeths until the next hearing, but stated he cannot guarantee he’ll be able to continue there if the defense agrees with the findings.
Parties are slated to reconvene June 18.
