A defendant accused of stabbing a fellow inmate in jail did not show up for his felony status conference on Jan. 21 before DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe.
Michael Sanders, 31, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful possession of contraband into a penal institution for his alleged involvement in the stabbing of another inmate at the DC Jail. The incident occurred on April 1, 2025 on the 1900 block of D Street, SE.
At the hearing, when Judge Pipe inquired as to whether Sanders was absent due to illness, Daniel Kovler said yes, but a marshal interrupted, saying that Sanders simply refused to come.
Kovler alerted Judge Pipe that parties are in plea negotiations, and hope to have a resolution soon.
Judge Pipe encouraged Kovler to visit Sanders in jail and explain to him the importance of appearing at the next status conference.
The next status conference has been scheduled for Jan. 28.
