Defendant Accused of Stabbing His Sister and Niece Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment - DC Witness

Defendant Accused of Stabbing His Sister and Niece Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment - DC Witness

A defendant accused of a domestic stabbing that left two victims injured pleaded not guilty at an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on April 29. Lester Pendarvis, 26, is charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly grave risk while armed, first-degree cruelty to children while armed, threatening to kidnap or injure a person while armed, and two counts of simple assault. Th…