OSU Student Accused Of Sexual Battery Pleads Not Guilty

Oklahoma State University student Nathan Cochran appeared in front of a Payne County judge Monday morning, and pleaded not guilty to a new sexual assault charge.

A fourth charge of sexual battery was filed in early January after another alleged victim came forward.

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According to court documents, two alleged victims said Cochran molested them in their sleep. The university indicated there were as many as five victims.

Cochran was scheduled for a preliminary hearing Monday. That hearing was continued until March 4 at 10 a.m.

Following the proceeding, Cochran's attorney told News 9 the alleged incidences never happened.

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