Two co-defendants accused of stabbing another inmate at the DC Jail pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Nov. 6.
Melvin Morris, 27, and Malik Terrell, 23, are charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful possession of contraband into a penal institution. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing at the DC Jail on the 1900 block of D Street, SE on Aug. 17.
The victim, a homicide defendant sentenced on Oct. 17 for his involvement in the death of 32-year-old Matthew Miller, sustained eight wounds to his torso, head, face, back, and neck…