Guam - A 21-year-old man accused of stabbing a Dededo man pleaded not guilty in court today. Maxon Kane Masaru is behind bars on $50,000 cash bail. In March, he approached two men who had been drinking and for unknown reasons allegedly stabbed one of the men in the neck.

He is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and deadly weapon used in a felony. Masaru asserted his right to a speedy trial and will return to court on September 18.