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Intro: A Night of Glitz Turns Gritty
Oh honey, buckle up for a wild ride! It’s the wee hours of April 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C.’s fabulous Logan Circle, where the glitterati of the gay scene strut their stuff. Number Nine, the crown jewel of queer nightlife, is popping off as usual—until a saucy little alleged spat spills over into a full-on CVS catastrophe. Picture this: a Fairfax fella, fresh from a lover’s quarrel, gets jumped and jacked by his alleged ex and an alleged sidekick in the candy aisle. Drama? Darling, this is soap opera gold with a side of misdemeanor frosting!
The Stage: Number Nine, Where Queens Reign Supreme
Number Nine at 1435 P Street, N.W., isn’t just a bar—it’s the slay sanctuary of D.C.’s gay glitterverse. With its swanky marble bars, plush vibes, and beats that could resurrect disco, it’s where the dolls go to werk it (Number Nine DC). Two floors of fabulousness, a BOGO happy hour that’s practically a public service, and a video bar blasting RuPaul reruns—it’s a homo haven! But on this night, the tea was piping hot. Our Fairfax hero locks eyes with Marquel Jose Diaz, 27, his alleged ex of a steamy year, and Lorenzo Jesse Scafidi, 21, an unknown plus-one. Words allegedly fly like glitter bombs—sharp, sparkly, and oh-so-messy. What went down? Did the Popper Shortage influence this? A shady jab? A jealous jabber? Whatever it was, it lit the fuse for a CVS-sized explosion.
The Main Event: Candy Aisle Chaos After Number Nine
So, our Fairfax sweetie allegedly sashays across the street to the CVS at 1418 P Street, N.W., probably craving a Snickers to soothe the soul. But plot twist! Scafidi allegedly storms in like a budget action star and bam—allegedly slams him to the ground not once, but twice, honey! Phone goes flying, dignity’s in the gutter, and here allegedly comes Diaz, the ex. Instead of playing Prince Charming, he allegedly snatches the phone, throws a petty punch, and yoinks the watch like it’s a Black Friday sale. The nerve! These two divas then allegedly flee the scene, leaving our boy sprawled out like a rom-com reject under the fluorescent glow. It’s giving Days of Our Lives meets Law & Order.
The Encore: Caught Red-Handed
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Hold the phone (well, not literally, Diaz has it)—these two geniuses come back to the scene! Were they craving a victory lap or just too extra to stay away? Our battered beau and a nosy witness clock them faster than you can say “mugshot,” and the D.C. cops swoop in.
Bonus drama: Diaz gets allegedly nabbed with a little cocaine baggie—because why not sprinkle some narcotic spice on this hot mess? It’s a arrest scene so extra, it’s practically performance art.
The Charges: A Slap on the Wrist or a Slap in the Face?
In court on April 10, Diaz and Scafidi strutted their not-guilty pleas like it’s Fashion Week. They’re charged with simple assault and theft in the second degree (DC Assault Penalties). Diaz’s alleged coke cameo adds a possession charge to his rap sheet—ooh, the plot thickens! They’re out with a “stay away” order, will they have a dramatic entrance for their May 21, 2025, status hearing? Will justice be served with a side of shade? Stay tuned, dolls.
The Juicy Bits: Ex-Love Heats Up
Here’s the gag: Diaz and our Fairfax prince were a hot item for a whole year! This isn’t just a random brawl—it’s a breakup blowout with extra steps. Did Number Nine reignite some old flame-fueled fury? Was Scafidi the new boo egging Diaz on, or just a ride-or-die in this revenge remix? And that cocaine? Maybe it’s the secret sauce behind this unhinged ex-capade. The tea is scalding, and we’re sipping every drop. Note, there is no indication whether any of the individuals involved were under the influence of cocaine, alcohol, or any other substance or substances, the only information available is that an individual was charged with possession of cocaine.
Hate Crime? Nah, Just Hateful Exes
Sure, it’s a gay guy getting jumped in Logan Circle’s queer utopia, but the cops say no hate crime here—just a lovers’ tiff gone rogue. No anti-gay agenda, just anti-ex energy. Still, it’s a buzzkill for a community that thrives on love and glitter, not punches and pilfering.
The Fallout: Shaking Up the Scene
Logan Circle’s all about that fab life, with Number Nine as its beating heart. This CVS circus has the dolls clutching their pearls—safety’s supposed to be the vibe, not this ex-boyfriend exorcism! But props to the quick ID by our victim and a witness—community realness saved the day. It’s a wake-up call: even in our safe spaces, drama queens can turn into crime queens.
The Moral: Love’s a Battlefield, Literally
This is peak “when exes attack” energy—proof that heartbreak plus a late-night bar sesh can end in a CVS smackdown. Add a dash of drugs and a sidekick, and you’ve got a recipe for chaos that’d make reality TV blush. For the victim, it’s a brutal betrayal; for us, it’s a reminder to keep our exes on speed-dial for therapy, not theft.
Outro: The Curtain’s Still Up
Come May 21, 2025, we’ll see if Diaz and Scafidi get a timeout or a twist ending. Our Fairfax fave’s picking up the pieces, while Number Nine keeps the party pumping—because the show must go on, darling! This tale’s got it all: love, betrayal, and a candy aisle cage match. So grab your popcorn (or a CVS receipt), and let’s root for justice with a fabulous flourish!
On a serious note…
Despite advances to protect the equality of LGBTQ+ people, research shows that violence, mistreatment, and discrimination remain persistent and pervasive. While same-sex marriages have become more accepted in American society, there has been an evolving stigma against LGBTQ+ people—for example, the recent resurgence of accusations that LGBTQ+ people are “groomers” who aim to corrupt young children;1 passage of laws prohibiting discussion of LGBTQ+ families in schools;2 and introduction of hundreds of laws over the last several years targeting LGBTQ+ youth,3 as well as those targeting drag performances, complemented by the rise in protests and violence.4 These are not new ideas or campaigns, but old prejudicial stereotypes once again emerging.5
Disclaimer:
The contents of this publication are provided solely for informational and educational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. The author is not a licensed attorney, and no attorney‑client relationship is created or implied. You should consult a qualified legal professional regarding your specific circumstances before acting on any information contained herein. We believe all information to be factual and true, but encourage readers to check the sources and verify validity and accuracy. Anyone charged of a crime and not convicted yet is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This ENTIRE blog post is based upon the published news article at https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/16/two-charged-assault-robbery-dc-cvs/- Laviete M. (2022, April 12) ‘Groomer,’ ‘pro-pedophile’: Old tropes find new life in anti-LGBTQ movement. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/groomer-pedophile-old-tropes-find-new-life-antilgbtq-movement-rcna23931; Block, M. (2022, May 11). Accusations of ‘grooming’ are the latest political attack — with homophobic origins. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2022/05/11/1096623939/accusations-grooming-politicalattack-homophobic-origins. ↩︎
- See e.g. H.B. 1557, 2022 Sess. (Fla. 2022), https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1557/?Tab=BillText. ↩︎
- Astor, M, (2022, December 10). Transgender Americans feel under siege as vitriol rises. N.Y. Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/us/politics/anti-transgender-lgbtq-threats-attacks.html; Kindy, K (2022, March 25). GOP lawmakers push historic wave of bills targeting LGBTQ teens, children, and their families. Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/25/lgbtq-rights-gop-bills-dont-say-gay. ↩︎
- O’Hara, M.E. (2022, November 22). GLAAD report: Drag events faced at least 124 protests and significant threats in 2022. GLAAD. https://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-report-drag-events-faced-least-124-protests-andsignificant-threats-2022. ↩︎
- Herek, G.M. (2004). Beyond “Homophobia”: Thinking about sexual prejudice and stigma in the 21st century. Sexuality Research and Social Policy 1, 6–24 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1525/srsp.2004.1.2.6.; Lombardi, E.L., et al., (2008). Transgender experiences with violence and discrimination. Journal of Homosexuality. 42:1, 89- 101, https://doi.10.1300/J082v42n01_05. ↩︎
