Stabbing Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment

By Joseph Wolf - September 23, 2024
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A stabbing defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on Sept. 19. 

Darryl Myers, 51, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with significantly bodily injury while armed, misdemeanor sex abuse, and simple assault, for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident on June 7 at the Dupont Circle near the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and 20th Street, NW.. One person sustained four stab wounds to the neck, while another individual was allegedly groped.

According to court documents, an individual, later identified as Myers, approached a couple sitting at a park bench and began yelling slurs at them. Allegedly, he groped the woman, and, when the man tried to stop Myers, he allegedly stabbed him. Police detained him after someone matching his description was transported to the same emergency room as the stabbing victim.

At the hearing, Myers’ attorney, Alvin Thomas, announced that he intends to plead not guilty to all charges and requested a speedy jury trial. 

The prosecution also alerted Judge O’Keefe they had extended a plea deal, which would require Myers to plead guilty to assault with intent to kill while armed in exchange for a dismissal of all other charges. 

Myers rejected the offer, and reasserted his constitutional rights. 

Parties are slated to reconvene Nov. 20.