CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon man accused of killing his relative during a fight has pleaded not guilty.
The Corvallis Gazette-Times reports that 45-year-old Chad Cheever entered the plea Monday in Linn County Circuit Court to charges of murder by abuse and second-degree assault.
Cheever was indicted in December in the death of 60-year-old Don Whisenhunt.
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Court documents say the Tangent-area farm mechanic died in September following massive injuries stemming from a fight with Cheever, who is the nephew of Whisenhunt’s ex-wife.
Cheever was initially charged with manslaughter and second-degree assault following the death.
Judge Daniel Murphy ordered Cheever to be held in the Linn County Jail without bail.
Cheever’s next hearing is scheduled for Jan. 25.
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Information from: Gazette-Times, http://www.gtconnect.com
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