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Homicide Defendants Still Wait for Trial Date

The cases of two co-defendants in a homicide case were heard during reception court on Aug. 11.

Baltimore residents Brian Campbell and Corey Smith are allegedly involved in an incident on Sept. 28, 2018.

On Wednesday, Campbell’s defense attorney, Michael Tomko, rejected an offer of life, suspending all but 65 years, with five years probation, on behalf of both co-defendants. Tomko was standing in for Smith’s defense attorney, Robert Cole Jr.

Campbell, 23, is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in a violent crime, firearm possession with a prior felony conviction, and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

Smith, 27, faces two counts of first-degree murder and one count each of firearm use in a violent crime and having a handgun on his person.

Before the case can be scheduled for trial, Tomko said Smith needs to waive his Hick’s date of Oct. 11.

Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled the co-defendants to return to reception court on Aug. 13 before Judge Melissa M. Phinn so that Cole can be present.

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