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Donald Smith pleads not guilty to murder of Cherish Perrywinkle

Donald Smith, the man accused of killing 8-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle, pleaded not guilty Tuesday at an arraignment.

Wearing orange jail clothing and flip flops and glasses, Smith made a brief appearance before Judge Mallory Cooper. 

Smith pleaded not guilty to kidnapping, sexual battery, and murder. 

The 56-year-old did not say anything.  His public defender entered the not guilty plea.  He is being held without bail.

The judge scheduled a pre-trial hearing for September 4th. 

Smith was arrested in a dramatic traffic stop on I-95 near I-10 less than 12 hours after Cherish was abducted. 

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