Three men who
were arrested in connection with the rape of a lesbian
in Richmond, Calif., have pleaded not guilty to the four
charges they face in court.
Humberto
Hernandez Salvador, 31; Josue Gonzalez, 21; and 16-year-old
Darrell Hodges are likely to stay in jail until a judge
decides whether there is enough evidence to put them
on trial, according to the Associated Press. The three
have been charged with kidnapping to commit rape,
carjacking, gang rape, and sodomy in connection
with the December 13 incident. The kidnapping
charge leads to an automatic life sentence if
convicted, according to the Contra Costa Times.
Salvador also
pleaded not guilty on hate-crime charges. Hodges will be
tried as an adult, while a 15-year-old who was charged in
the attack will be prosecuted in juvenile court. His
name has not been released.
Contra Costa
County superior court judge Joni Hiramoto ordered the men to
return to court on March 5 to set a preliminary hearing
date. (Michelle Garcia, Advocate.com)