Craig Michael Wood pleads not guilty to rape, sodomy charges

Former Springfield Pleasant Valley Middle School coach Craig Michael Wood pleaded not guilty this morning in Greene County Circuit Court to the new charges of rape and sodomy that were filed against him earlier this week.

The charges were added over the objection of Wood's lawyer.

Wood's preliminary hearing on charges of first degree murder, kidnapping, and armed criminal action in connection with the February 18 death of 10-year-old Hailey Owens, originally scheduled for today was postponed until 1 p.m. May 22 at the defense's request over the objection of the prosecuting attorney.