The judge entered the not guilty plea on Rudakubanas behalf.
He was also charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, including eight children.
In October, prosecutors addedtwo additional chargesfor producing the toxic chemical ricin and possessing an Al Qaeda training manual.
Mourners leave flowers at a tribute for the victims of the Southport stabbing attack.Paul Currie/PA Images/Getty Images
Rudakubanas trial is set to begin Jan. 20, 2025 and its expected to last up to six weeks.
The fatal attack took place July 30 inSouthport, England, a town north of Liverpool.
These were just little kids at a dance class.
I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.
In an effort to stem the violence, the judge lifted the restrictions on Rudakubanas identity.
The U.K. parliament is expected to hold an inquiry into the rioting early next year.
Elon Musk was one of severalpeople summoned to testify, along with senior executives from Meta and TikTok.
