Sebastin O'Brien, the 22-year-old Little Sioux man charged in the murder of Douglas Manley, 53, of Missouri Valley, had a written arraignment and plea of not guilty entered on Monday.
A pre-trial conference is scheduled for June 17 and the jury trial is scheduled to begin July 16, as a demand for a speedy trial was also entered by the defense.
Jennifer Miralles and Andrew Mark Edward Munger will serve as O'Brien's public defenders. Ashley Nicole West and Frank Severino Jr. will prosecute.
This is an ongoing case. The Times-News will provide additional coverage and information as it becomes available. Subscribers can go to missourivalleytimes.com for the very latest.
