A non-fatal stabbing defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Aug. 7 before DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover.
Julius Miller, 55, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault with significant bodily injury for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing that took place on the 1900 block of Gales Street, NE on July 17.
According to court documents, Miller and the victim allegedly smoked cocaine together on July 16 when Miller requested money and the victim refused to pay. The next day, the victim was walking behind the building when Miller reportedly approached him. The two then reportedly engaged in a verbal then physical argument before Miller allegedly stabbed him several times. The victim suffered multiple stab wounds to his left middle back, left upper abdomen, and left upper back.
Following Miller’s waiver of his preliminary hearing in court, the prosecution requested that Miller remain detained prior to trial.
Miller’s defense attorney, Bruce Cooper, did not object to the hold or request for Miller’s release. Judge Glover acknowledged Miller’s continued detention and accepted the waiver of his preliminary hearing.
Parties are slated to reconvene Aug. 13.
