(Atlantic, Iowa) – The trial for an Atlantic man facing felony charges of Attempted Murder and Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, has been continued (delayed) for one month. 34-year-old Richard J. Doss, Jr., was set to stand trial this Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, but according to online court records updated Friday (Feb. 18th), the trial has instead been moved to March 22nd, at 9:30-a.m. His Pre-Trial Conference will be held March 14th.

Doss is accused of stabbing a man on Jan. 5th at an apartment complex across from Cass Health, in Atlantic. He has plead not guilty, and earlier waived his right to a speedy trial. Doss Jr., was arrested Dec. 6th, hours after a man arrived at the Cass County Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room on Jan.5th, after being stabbed.

Photo of Richard DOSS Jr. (Iowa DPS photo)

The victim – whose name has not yet officially been released – was treated at the hospital and then transported by helicopter to UNMC in Omaha for further treatment.