On Sept. 29, DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan arraigned a homicide defendant on three counts.
Bernard Eddy, 23, was accused of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his alleged involvement in a shooting on Sept. 10, 2019 on the 3000 block of 24th Place, SE, resulting in the death of 16-year-old Steffen Brathwaite.
Eddy entered a plea of not guilty and requested the prosecution turn over all DNA test results.
Defense noted prosecution had informally extended an offer that would require Eddy that enter a guilty plea to second-degree murder and other charges from a previous assault case.
Defense indicated that prosecution withdrew the offer, with no further reasoning provided.
The trial is expected to start April 7, 2025.
Parties will reconvene Jan 10.
