Man Charged in Manslaughter Case Pleads Not Guilty

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Man Charged in Manslaughter Case Pleads Not Guilty

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By Amber Schatz, Weekend News Anchor - email

A young man charged with manslaughter in Mandan pleads not guilty.

23-year-old Colten Towry is charged with manslaughter for causing the death of Derek Oshkeshequoam by assault last October.

Towry and two others were charged following a homicide investigation by Mandan police.

Police say Towry assaulted Derek at a house party October 27th.

The 30-year-old Bismarck man died two days later from his injuries.

Two others are charged in the case.

The three men are not in custody.

Towry is out on bond--his next hearing is set for April 22nd.

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