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Trial set for Illinois man accused in infant son's death

MARION - A trial has been scheduled for early next year for a southern Illinois man accused of killing his 3-month-old son.

Prosecutors in Williamson County have accused Brandon Vaughn, 22, of Johnston City of suffocating Brayson Vaughn in October of last year.

The baby was found unresponsive at his home and was declared dead at a hospital, authorities said.

Brandon Vaughn has pleaded not guilty to two murder counts and remains jailed.

Brandon Vaughn's trial in Marion was scheduled Monday for Jan. 20, WSIL-TV reported.

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