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Kanawha County man's sexual assault trial set for October

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A man accused of raping a woman last year is scheduled to go to trial in October.

Steven James Hooper faces a second-degree sexual assault charge after Dunbar Police said he had sex with a woman against her will.

Judge Charles King set Hooper's trial date for Oct. 15.

The state and defense are waiting for evidence to be analyzed at the State Police Crime Lab.

Hooper is free on bond.