DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur released a stabbing defendant on electronic monitoring on Oct. 23, after he waived a preliminary hearing.
Daniel Crook, 31, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident that occurred on Oct. 19, on the 1900 block of Mississippi Avenue, SE.
During the hearing, defense attorney Everland Thompson alerted the court of Crook’s intent to waive.
The prosecution requested that the defendant be held due to the nature of the case. The defense opposed detention, arguing that a hold was unnecessary because of conflicting accounts of the incident and emphasizing that Crook is employed, has a GED, no prior criminal convictions, and has no previous contact with the criminal justice system.
The prosecution rebutted, citing that the defendant allegedly charged at the victim with a knife, thus highly concerning and indicative of a risk of re-offense if released.
Judge Arthur ruled that the defendant released, subject to GPS monitoring, and a stay-away order from both the complainant and the incident location.
Parties are slated to reconvene on Nov. 24.
