A Manhattan man already going through the Riley County court system in connection with a murder case, now faces a preliminary hearing in April on a rape charge in a different case.
Justin Taylor, 25, appeared in court via a video link Tuesday afternoon on the June 2010 rape charge, which involves a 57-year-old woman from the Manhattan area.
A request from Taylor’s defense attorney for a bond reduction was denied. His bond remains at $100,000.
Taylor’s preliminary hearing is set for April 20.
Meanwhile, at last report, Taylor’s trial on a second degree murder charge is also set for April. Taylor is accused in the death of military veteran, Kevin Cockrum, 31, in August 2011.
