Stabbing Defendant to Represent Himself in Court

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DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur allowed a stabbing defendant to represent himself with an attorney advisor in court on July 30.

Brian Long, 42, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident on Nov. 23, 2023, on the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE. One individual sustained life-threatening injuries.

According to court documents, Long allegedly stabbed the victim in the right shoulder blade with a knife after he touched a ride share bike Long allegedly owned. Long was allegedly handed the knife by a female accomplice. The victim sustained injuries which required surgery.

During the hearing, Judge Arthur allowed Long to represent himself in court with the help of Howard McEachern as his attorney advisor.

Long previously had two different attorneys, Sharon Weathers and Randy McDonald, before dismissing them both, per court documents.

Long also filed a motion requesting he be allowed to request an attorney later in proceedings if he so wishes.

Parties are set to reconvene on Aug. 8.

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