Former Syracuse defensive back Naesean Howard pled not guilty to stabbing two of his former teammates at a felony arraignment on Tuesday morning, according to Syracuse.com.
Howard ‘s charges were upgraded on Friday to include first-degree assault. In New York state, that could result in up to 25 years in prison. Howard allegedly stabbed defensive backs Corey Winfield and Chauncey Scissum at a party on South Campus on April 16.
He was arrested on two counts of second-degree assault, which would result in up to seven years in prison. Howard was also ordered to take a mental health exam at a court appearance on April 22.