In this photo provided by Montreal Police, Luka Rocco Magnotta is taken by police from a Canadian military plane to a waiting van on Monday, June 18, 2012, in Mirabel, Quebec. (AP Photo/Montreal Police)
Suspect in body parts case pleads not guilty
Five charges include first degree murder
Updated: Tuesday, 19 Jun 2012, 2:44 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 19 Jun 2012, 2:44 PM EDT
MONTREAL (AP) — A Canadian porn actor accused of dismembering his Chinese lover and mailing the body parts to several addresses has pleaded not guilty to five charges including first degree murder.
Luka Magnotta pleaded not guilty Tuesday through his lawyer Pierre Panaccio.
On Thursday, the court will consider Magnotta's lawyer request that he be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine his criminal responsibility.
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