Counsel Agree on Murder Trial Date

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On June 28, a 26-year-old homicide defendant received a trial date in reception court in front of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. 

Michael Fisher is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony violent crime, conspiracy to use a firearm in a felony violent crime, illegal possession of a regulated firearm and having a handgun on his person for a Feb. 10, 2023, incident.

The prosecution gave Fisher, represented by Matthew Connell, a plea offer of life, suspending all but 50 years, for first-degree murders. Fisher rejected the offer. 

Judge Copeland scheduled his trial to begin on Oct. 28 for five days. Judge Melissa M. Phinn will preside over the case.