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Second Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In Aberdeen Casino Robbery

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ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — The second of two suspects in an armed robbery of an Aberdeen casino has pleaded not guilty.

The American News reports ( ) that Michael Washington on Wednesday requested a jury trial. A trial date was not immediately scheduled.

Washington and Roger Kihega are accused of stealing cash from Casino Korner at gunpoint in January.

Authorities say each of the men fired a shot in the air while robbing the business. No one was hurt.

Kihega pleaded not guilty in June and is to stand trial in mid-September. Both suspects are from Minnesota.

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Information from: Aberdeen American News,

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