Defendant Arraigned on Three Counts in Juvenile Homicide Case

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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.