Jesse Matthew pleads not guilty to abduction , sexual assault and attempted murder . During a brief appearance at the Fairfax County Courthouse in northern Virginia , Matthew only uttered two words -- `` Not guilty '' -- to all three charges related to the September 2005 incident . His trial in that 2005 case should start in March ; the alleged victim should testify . Comment:
Jesse Matthew pleads not guilty to abduction , sexual assault and attempted murder . His trial in that 2005 case should start in March ; the alleged victim should testify . Comment: