Judge Reschedules Attempted Murder Trial for October

By Alyssia Davis [former] - April 6, 2022
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A trial for a Baltimore man accused of attempted murder was rescheduled for October on April 5 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. 

Eric Ashley Harcum, 53, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, second-degree murder, two counts of fire and second-degree assault, two counts of reckless endangerment, and two counts of use of a deadly weapon with intent to injure in connection with an incident on March 5, 2021.  

Judge Phinn listened as the counsel came to an agreement for a trial date. The trial was initially set for April 5.

Harcum was represented by defense attorney Euphus Belu-John. 

Harcum’s new trial is scheduled for Oct. 4.

During a hearing on Oct. 1, 2021, the prosecution noted that the defendant’s trial should be specially set because the victim and their family moved to Texas as a direct result of the attack. The victim and victim’s family told prosecutors that they wanted to make sure they are able to testify at the trial.