Two men accused in the death of smothering and raping an 11-year-old girl in Norwich pled not guilty in Chenango County Court Monday.James Brower and Tobias Rundstrom-Wooding were indicted on multiple charges by a Grand Jury last week.
Bail is set at $400,000 cash or $800,000 bond for Brower and $500,000 cash or $1 million bond for Rundstrom-Wooding. Brower’s attorney says he does not believe his client will be able to make bail. The other defendants attorney did not comment after the proceedings.
Authorities have said the two men are romantically involved.
They face a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison if convicted.According to the Chenango County DA, if the cases against both men goes to trial, it will not be until next year.