COLUMBUS, Ohio—The illegal immigrant who was charged with raping a young girl multiple times pleaded not guilty on July 25.
Gerson Fuentes, 27, will remain locked up for now on two felony counts after the arraignment, as bond was not discussed.
No bond hearing has been scheduled.
Fuentes raped a 10-year-old girl, including at least once when she was 9, according to prosecutors.
Fuentes confessed to the rapes and the minor identified him as the man who impregnated her, according to court documents.
Fight for Bond
Bryan Bowen, a lawyer hired by the family of Fuentes, told reporters after the hearing that he will fight for bail for his client because everyone is entitled to a presumption of innocence….