Stabbing defendant rejects plea offer

By Thomas Hinton
– June 6, 2024
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A defendant in a stabbing case rejected a plea offer made by the prosecution before Washington Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld on June 6.

Victor Mejia, 52, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that occurred on October 13, 2023 in the 4000 block of Cathedral Avenue, NW.

According to court documents, an individual identified as Mejia and a co-worker were involved in an argument as co-workers in the kitchen of a restaurant. An individual identified as Mejia threatened the victim, saying, “This is the day I stab you,” before brandishing the knife and injuring the victim. The victim was injured in the back.

During the hearing, Mejia's defense attorney, Henry Escoto, told Judge Hertzfeld that Mejia was rejecting a deal that required him to plead guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, in exchange for the The prosecution is not seeking an indictment that could include other charges.

The celebrations should resume on February 3.

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