DEADWOOD - The Spearfish woman who faces 12 counts of rape in Lawrence County pleaded not guilty to the charges Thursday.
Linda L. Barkey, 53, faces a minimum of 15 years in prison on each count if convicted.
She is being held in the Lawrence County Jail at Deadwood in lieu of $100,000 bond. Fourth Circuit Judge Randall Macy set a Sept. 3 status hearing in the case.
A Lawrence County grand jury indictment alleges that Barkey engaged in various forms of sexual acts with an 8-year-old male from September 2006 to February 2007.
There are four additional counts of sexual contact with a minor in the indictment.
Court files indicate Barkey was arrested May 19.
