LAS VEGAS SUN DECEMBER 16,2003 by Erica Johnson  

"TABISH, MURPHY PLEAD NOT GUILTY; NEW TRIAL SCHEDULED    

"Rick Tabish and Sandy Murphy proclaimed their innocence on Monday as they prepared for an October retrial on charges that they killed casino figure Ted Binion.

Attorneys scheduled an Oct. 11th trial date during the hearing before District Judge Joseph Bonaventure.

The defendants flanked by several defense attorneys, each stood up to adress the court.

'I am not guilty.'  Murphy said. 'Innocent, your honor ,' Tabish said...

Serra and De Guerin will each head a team of several out of state and local attorneys who plan to defend Tabish and Murphy.

Local attorney JOSEPH CARAMAGNO will assist with Tabish's case, while local attorneys Herb Sachs and Michael Cristalli will assist with Murphy's case...

The pair face one count each of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and/or robbery...

Tabish will remain at High Desert Correctional Center near Indian Springs while he awaits trial."