Eric McDavid Hearing and Health Update

On Sunday, April 15, Eric ended his visit with his family early because of
medical problems. He was examined by the jail doctor and it appears he may
have  a condition called pericarditis. Pericarditis is a swelling and
irritation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane that surrounds
your heart. This condition often causes chest pain and other signs and
symptoms. For more information on Pericarditis visit:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pericarditis/DS00505

Apparently the jail began treating him with steroids and aspirin and his
condition improved. His lawyer filed a motion to have him taken to the
hospital so that he could undergo further testing and receive quality
medical treatment. On April 16 the US Marshals sent him to the hospital
immediately prior to his hearing on defense motions. For this reason the
hearing has been moved to Monday, April 23, at 10am in front of Judge
England. At the brief hearing where these decisions were made a trial date
was set. Eric's trial is currently set to begin on July 2nd in front of
Judge England. That gives us 2 1/2 months to raise the remaining $8,000
necessary for Eric's defense. We will continue to send out updates as new
information about Eric's health becomes available.

Please continue writing Eric during these times of struggle!  Check
www.supporteric.org for guidelines about writing Eric at the jail.