BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) – A 29-year-old Beatrice man has pleaded not guilty to rape, strangulation, child porn and other charges.
Joseph Buttercase is due back in court on Dec. 19. No trial date has been set.
He’s accused of raping and strangling a 29-year-old woman at his residence last July.
The eight charges against Buttercase include seven felonies and one misdemeanor.