A defendant pleaded guilty to stabbing her former partner before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on Nov. 18.
Michelle Bowman, 35, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for her involvement in a stabbing that occurred near the Suitland Parkway exit on I-295 on Sep. 24.
The prosecution stated that Bowman attacked her ex-girlfriend with a knife after an argument started while they were in the car together. He stated that the attack happened after Bowman had tried to slash the tires of the vehicle after the victim pulled over during the argument.
The prosecution extended an offer which required her to plead guilty to the assault with a dangerous weapon charge, in exchange for the prosecution not seeking an indictment. Bowman agreed to the terms.
Bowman was visibly distraught about what happened.
Joseph McCoy, Bowman’s attorney, asked for release pre-sentencing so she could spend the holidays with her family that was present in the courtroom. He highlighted her lack of criminal history and the fact that she has been incarcerated since Sept. 24 which has separated her from her five children.
Judge Salerno denied the request for release, citing the violent nature of the crime and the need to gather a pre-sentence report to determine whether Bowman is still a danger to the community.
Sentencing has been set for Jan. 21, 2026.
