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A Rapid City man charged with the August rape of another man appeared Friday before 7th Circuit Judge Merton B. Tice on several motions.

Barry Teal, 45, is charged with second-degree rape, which is defined as having sex with someone using force or coercion.

He faces a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison if convicted.

Teal's attorney asked Tice on Friday that prosecutors be responsible for conducting DNA tests on a mattress and on other evidence.

Tice ruled that prosecutors, who have already tested the evidence they plan to use, are not required to do that. Tice also denied a motion by the defense to have the alleged victim's psychological records.

Tice ruled that Tracey Decker and Lara Roetzel, the deputy Pennington County state's attorneys prosecuting the case, must provide names and addresses of family members of the alleged victim to the defense.

Teal remains free on bond. His next court appearance will be a Jan. 24 status hearing.

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