Remy Appears in Murder Case Hearing

Jared Remy, who is accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend at their Waltham home, pleaded not guilty today during a Middlesex Superior Court hearing, according to the Boston Herald.

Remy faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery and violating a restraining order, according to Middlesex County District Attorney's office. 

·      During the hearing, Remy's attorney said his client was an “emotional mess.”

·      The attorney declined to rule out whether he would pursue an insanity defense.

·      An Oct. 15 hearing has been set about the defense’ objection to prosecutors’ description of the brutal crime.

·      A pre-trial conference has been set for Oct. 28

The court hearing comes days after Remy gave a wide-ranging interview to the Boston Herald.

More details at the Boston Herald.