Associated Press - October 30, 2009 7:55 AM ET

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - A 21-year-old Grand Island woman has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of pandering.

Ashley Spates made the plea on Thursday in Hall County District Court.

She was arrested this summer with 50-year-old Gregory Farmer, who faces pandering and child-abuse charges. The pair were accused of trying to recruit prostitutes, including two 17-year-old girls.

Spates' next court appearance is scheduled for December. Farmer's case is still pending.

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