Anthony J. Fenton, 36, of Bradford, pleaded innocent Thursday in McKean County Court to charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and criminal homicide.

Fenton is accused of causing the death of 37 year-old Bradford woman Tammy Prosser.

He entered the not-guilty plea during a formal arraignment in court before President Judge John Pavlock, and has a last day to plea conference scheduled on Aug. 18.

Fenton was arrested on May 10 for allegedly assaulting Prosser in his apartment at 117 Main St., Upper. Prosser’s injuries included bruising to her neck, ear and eye on the right side of her body, as well as what appeared to be bite marks on her nose and hand.

Fenton allegedly told Police Chief Michael Ward that Prosser fell down the stairs on May 9, and he wanted to call for help at that time but she said no. Instead, they walked across the street to Tops to buy beer, with Prosser going in the store alone to purchase it. Fenton said she was staggering and experiencing motor control issues on the walk, so much so that he had to almost carry her up the stairs to get back into the apartment.

The criminal complaint described Prosser’s injuries as “horrific” and stated, “Upon arrival of Chief (Michael) Ward on scene, the extensive bruising and injuries were so severe, Paramedic Nathan Mealy stated ‘this could be murder/strangle.’”

Prosser was treated at Bradford Regional Medical Center, then flown to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, N.Y., where she died.

Fenton is currently incarcerated at McKean County Jail without bail. He is represented by Public Defender Philip Clabaugh.