The 19-year-old man suspected of opening fire in a Poway synagogue Saturday entered a plea of not guilty to murder and other charges in his first court appearance Tuesday.
John T. Earnest stands at his arraignment hearing in San Diego County Superior Court. Earnest is facing charges of murder and attempted murder at the Chabad of Poway synagogue, where one woman was killed and three injured. ggg
John T. Earnest is charged with one count of murder, three counts of attempted murder and one count of arson.Prosecutors said Earnest fired eight to 10 rounds before his rifle jammed at Chabad of Poway synagogue.Earnest was arrested with a tactical vest, helmet and 50 unfired bullets, prosecutors said.
Earnest did not show any emotion at the hearing. He wore glasses and stood behind a glass panel, appearing to glance at public defender John O'Connell for guidance.
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