Sixteen Amish men and women pleaded not guilty today over charges they cut the hair and beards of other members of the sect.The 10 men and six women overflowed defence tables and the jury box as they entered the pleas in Ohio before U.S. District Court Judge Dan Polster in response to an updated indictment.
The latest indictment added new allegations that the suspects tried to hide or destroy evidence, including a disposable camera, shears and a bag of hair from the victims.
Members of the Amish community who were in court left through a rear enclosed walkway without speaking.
The judge said he would keep the schedule set after the first indictment - a July 30 deadline for any plea change and an August 27 trial. Read More
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