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Man Accused Of Harassing Indian Children Gets New Attorney

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Philip man accused of subjecting American Indian children to racial slurs and spraying them with beer during a late-January minor league hockey game in Rapid City is now being represented by a new attorney.

The Rapid City Journal reports ( ) that Mike Butler of Sioux Falls takes over as defense attorney for Trace O’Connell, who had been represented by Patrick Duffy. Duffy died unexpectedly earlier this month.

The 41-year-old O’Connell has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. A status hearing for the case is scheduled for Thursday in Rapid City.

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Information from: Rapid City Journal,

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