Edelen v. United States

SCHWELB, Associate Judge:

Carroll Edelen was convicted by a jury of second degree murder while armed 1 and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. 2 On appeal, he presents three principal issues for our consideration. First, Edelen contends that he is entitled to a new trial under the doctrine of Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83, 83 S.Ct. 1194, 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), because the prosecution provided him with requested exculpatory materials too late for their effective use at trial, and because the trial judge refused to take remedial action to protect Edelen’s rights. Second, Edelen…