RAPID CITY (AP) - A Rapid City man accused of killing one man and injuring two others with a bayonet has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.
Twenty-six-year-old Joseph Rich is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of Juan Legarda Jr. on New Year's Day. Rich is also accused of using the bayonet, which was attached to a gun, to attack two other men.
The Rapid City Journal says Judge Jane Pfeifle denied a defense request to reduce $100,000 cash bond to about $25,000 during an appearance in 7th Circuit Court Thursday.
A relative of Legarda spoke against the bond reduction and asked that the amount be increased to $500,000. Rich is due back in court March 9.
