Three men charged with violently assaulting and robbing a 29-year-old man near Eastern Market in August were in court Friday.

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The wife of Thomas “TC” Maslin sat quietly with family by her side. For her, the damage goes far beyond the charges.

TC suffered a severe brain injury following the August 18 attack. He was on his way home from a ballgame when three men jumped him, leaving him to die in the streets.

Maslin was in a coma for six days following the assault. His wife Abby says he has aphasia, and it’s not known if he’ll ever speak clearly again. He remains hospitalized where he faces a fourth brain surgery.

21-year-old Tommy Branch, 17-year-old Sunny Kutti and 18-year-old Michael Moore were charged in the violent attack.

In court Friday, a police detective testified that Branch admitted to stealing Maslin’s iPhone, his credit card and keys.

All three defendants are due back in court in November.