A stabbing defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges during an arraignment on Sept. 25, before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur.
Bernard Eddy, 24, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying dangerous weapon, felony, and unlawful possession of contraband into a penal institution for allegedly stabbing a fellow inmate on March 29, 2023 at the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) on the 1900 block of E Street, SE.
During the hearing, Julie Swaney, Eddy’s defense attorney, alerted the court of his intent to plead not guilty to all charges, and asserted his constitutional rights.
Parties are slated to reconvene Jan. 22.
