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By
Robert Crear
, Drake Poe - June 9, 2025
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At a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman, a defendant rejected the terms of the plea deal outlined by the prosecution, instead requesting to move forward with a trial on June 6.
Keimontay Holston, 22, is charged with assault with intent to kill while armed and first-degree burglary while armed for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that took place at the DC Jail on the 1900 block of D Street, SE,, on Jan. 2.
According to court documents, Holston was caught with a sharp object by prison surveillance entering the victim’s cell as the door opened. He was identified as the person repeatedly stabbing the victim as two other individuals exited the cell. Afterward, Holston allegedly fled the cell, and took his shirt off before being chased by corrections officers.
During the hearing, Damon Catacalos, Holston’s attorney, alerted the court of his intent to reject a plea deal extended by prosecutors. The deal would have required Holton to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in exchange for all other charges being dropped.
Instead, Holston asserted his right to a speedy trial.
Parties are slated to reconvene July 11.