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11-24-10 — The man accused of assaulting his infant son was arraigned in Wayne District Court Monday. Zachary Wiater, 23, entered a plea of not guilty during the appearance.
Wiater was arrested on November 6 and charged with assault in connection with injuries his six-week-old son sustained on October 26.
The baby was taken to the Wayne County Hospital following that incident and then transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington for treatment.
Officials have stated that the nature of the baby's injuries caused doctors to notify local police and social service agencies in the case.
Few other details about the nature of the injuries has been released and the condition of the baby was unknown at press time.
Wiater was taken into custody in Lexington and originally lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center. He was returned to Monticello on Wednesday, November 10 and was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.
A preliminary hearing for Wiater has been set for Wednesday, November 24 at 1 p.m.
Bond for Wiater will remain the same at $20,000 cash only.