STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) – An eastern Ohio school employee has pleaded not guilty to tampering with evidence and other charges brought by a grand jury investigating whether other laws were broken in the rape of a 16-year-old girl last year.
 
Steubenville schools technology director William Rhinaman entered the plea during Wednesday's court hearing in Jefferson County. He also asked for a public defender, saying he doesn't know whether he'll be paid while on leave following his arrest this week.
 
The 53-year-old Rhinaman also faces charges of obstructing justice, obstructing official business and perjury.
 
Prosecutors haven't outlined specific allegations against Rhinaman. He left jail after a judge released him on his own recognizance.
 
A judge convicted two Steubenville High School football players of raping the West Virginia girl after a party last year.