A stabbing defendant received a suspended sentence before DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro on Oct. 15.
On July 14, Hashim Bright, 46, pleaded guilty to assault with significant bodily injury for his involvement in a stabbing that took place on the 1300 block of New York Avenue, NE, on May 25.
The prosecution requested that Bright be sentenced to 24 months of incarceration suspending all but 12. They also asked for three years of supervised release, suspended.
Prosecutors noted the seriousness of the crime and Bright’s “concerning” arrest history. They also stated that Bright claimed to be high on PCP at the time of the incident. They asserted that PCP is dangerous and that given Bright’s age, he should know better.
Daniel Dorsey, Bright’s attorney, requested 18 months of incarceration suspending all but time served and one year of probation. He also requested a mental health observation and treatments as well as transitional housing.
Dorsey stated that Bright ran into someone he had been stabbed by prior to the incident and thought that he would be stabbed again. Still, he noted, Bright accepted full responsibility for what happened.
Bright stated that he regrets his actions and wished the victim a speedy recovery. He stated that he doesn’t remember much, but accepted full responsibility and is not a violent person.
Bright was sentenced to 18 months of incarceration suspending all but time served, 12 months of probation, and three years of suspended supervised release. He will receive a substance abuse assessment and treatment, a mental health observation and treatment, and transitional housing. He will also receive credit for time served.
No further hearings have been scheduled.
