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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Former police chief known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks' pleads not guilty to a prison escape charge

Ex-Police Chief Prison Escape - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

A convicted murderer and former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks" pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge stemming from his recent escape from an Arkansas prison.

Grant Hardin, who was captured June 6, appeared at the hearing via video. He pleaded not guilty to second-degree escape, was found to be indigent and was appointed a public defender.

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