NY equestrian killing suspect pleads not guilty
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) – A man who was arrested in Tennessee after the killing of a popular equestrian in New York has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges.
Brett Knight was arraigned Wednesday on a six-count indictment.
His lawyer says Knight is looking forward to fighting the charges.
Ross Reisner was killed Sept. 24 in the rural Long Island community of Setauket (seh-TAH’-keht).
Prosecutors say one of the 11 shots also grazed the forearm of Reisner’s partner, Kevin Murray.
Prosecutors allege the suspect said he wanted to kill both men. He had rented a basement apartment from them.
They say he had two handguns, including the alleged murder weapon, when he was arrested Oct. 8 in Seymour, Tenn.
