(Atlantic, Iowa) – The attorney for an Atlantic man facing felony charges of Attempted Murder and Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury, has filed a request for Waiver of a Speedy Trial. The document was filed Tuesday in Cass County District Court, according Iowa Courts Online. A preliminary hearing for 34-year-old  Richard J. Doss, JR., was held Tuesday. Doss’ attorney entered his client’s plea of not guilty to the charges on Jan. 7th.

Doss Jr., was arrested Dec. 6th, hours after a man arrived at the Cass County Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room Jan.5th, after being stabbed. Atlantic Police said the incident happened at an apartment complex across the street from the hospital. The victim was treated at the hospital and then transported by helicopter to UNMC in Omaha for further treatment. The victims’ identity has not been released.

Doss JR.’s trial remains set for Feb. 22nd.