Updated: Neuman Pleads Not Guilty in Dunwoody Prep Murder Case

Hemy Neuman pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of murder and possession of firearm in the commission of a felony.

Neuman, 48, of East Cobb, is accused shooting Russell ‘Rusty’ Sneiderman 36, on Nov. 18 outside of Dunwoody Prep, a daycare in Dunwoody Village. Sneiderman had just dropped off one of his children at the school when he was shot multiple times at close range by his assailant.

Neuman was arraigned in DeKalb County Superior Court Monday morning in front of Judge Gregory Adams.

His attorney, Douglas Peters, pleaded not guilty to the charges on Neuman’s behalf.

Neuman did not say a word Monday morning. He wore a dark suit with a white shirt and a dark tie, entering from a side door in the courtroom. He is being held without bail in DeKalb County Jail, where he’s been held since his .

Peters also used the arraignment as an opportunity ask for more time to make pretrial motions. Such motions are used to suppress statements or throw out evidence, among other things.

The defense usually has 10 days after the arraignment to file such motions, but given the complexities of the Neuman case, Peters asked for more time.

Peters argued that the case hasy that have been filed.

DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James didn’t argue.

“I think some additional time would be reasonable in the case, given that this is not your average murder case,” James said. “I would just ask for a limited amount of time.”

Judge Adams granted a 30-day period within which to file the motions, but said he typically likes to keep his cases moving forward quickly.

Peters said the time will help to go over the evidence.

“I think the district attorney was quite reasonable in not objecting to that,” said Peters, after the hearing. “We appreciate the judge’s allowing us an additional period of time.”

The extra time will help him to sift through the large amount of evidence.

“This is probably one of the more complicated criminal cases that’s ever been brought in DeKalb county,” he said.

James said the case is more complex than most.

“In most cases you get 10 days, but most cases have a couple hundred pages of discovery, we’ve got 6,200 and counting and not to mention the several hours of reporters statements,” James said, after the hearing. “More discovery is possible.”

Peters waived his client’s right to hear the full charges Monday morning, so other than the charges of murder and possession of a firearm, no further details in the case were presented to the court during the 12 minute hearing Monday.

After the hearing, Peters said Neuman’s focus has been on his family.

“He’s doing all that he can now to remain being a good father under the circumstances he’s in,” said Peters. “That’s certainly foremost in his heart.”

The criminal case wasn’t the only case in focus Monday. His estranged wife’s attorney, Esther Panitch also made a statement.

Panitch, who is representing Ariella Neuman in a spoke after the arraignment.

Panitch said she has refiled a motion to get access to the state’s evidence in the criminal trial. Panitch says she believes that , the wife of the victim, were having an affair.

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When asked about Neuman’s children and Ariella Neuman, Panitch said, “They are doing as well as can be expected under these horrific, awful circumstances.”