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Man charged in robbery pleads not guilty

Mar 22, 2011 | 1:04 PM

Pouriya Asari is pleading not guilty to several firearm-related charges, uttering threats, and robbery.

He is the 20-year-old man who allegedly stole marijuana and money from some people at gunpoint at the 900 block of Cook Drive on Feb. 17.

Asari's preliminary trial is set for July 18.

Crown prosecutor Peter Hryhorchuk said in court he is planning on calling on seven witnesses.