A jury trial date for Eric Allen Morgan 45, of Adrian Mo, has been set for March 4, 2026 at 8:30 am in the Bates County Circuit Court. Morgan is accused of four counts that are related to events that happened in February of this year:
1- Sodomy Or Attempted Sodomy - 1st Degree
2- Child Molestation - 4th Degree - Child Less Than 17 Yoa And Offender Greater Than 4 Years Older
3- Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Creating Substantial Risk - 1st Degree - 1st Offense - Sexual Conduct
4- Endangering The Welfare Of A Child Creating Substantial Risk - 1st Degree - 1st Offense - Sexual Conduct
Morgan is represented by Public Defender Jeffery Martin and is currently being held in the Bates County jail on a $500,000.00 cash only bond.