SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A Sioux Falls teenager who pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the beating death of an 18-year-old last year is scheduled for a change of plea hearing.
Court documents show 17-year-old Wilson Hughes is to appear in adult court June 5 for a change of plea hearing. The Argus Leader reports (https://argusne.ws/2qfMheq ) the hearing is replacing a jury trial scheduled for the same day. Hughes’ attorneys declined comment.
Hughes faces three manslaughter charges in the death last summer of Arick Strauser.
Authorities say Strauser died late on July 22 or early on July 23 after an altercation with a group of teenagers. Police allege Hughes beat Strauser to death with his hands and feet.
A video of the incident was posted on social media, leading police to arrest Hughes.
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Information from: Argus Leader, https://www.argusleader.com
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