Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty

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Singer Chris Brown Pleads not guilty to the two felonies charged against. He is charged with assault and making criminal threats from the alleged beating of his girlfriend Rihanna back in February 8, 2009.

Brown entered a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, April 6, 2009 along with his mother. His mother looked distress but was able to crack a smile at a friend in the courtroom.

When Judge Patricia Schnegg asked for his plea for the two charges, Brown answered in a barely audible voice, "not guilty" to both charges. The next hearing is set for April 29.

Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos, told the judge that "more discovery was needed" in the case. This meant that he is awaiting review of more evidence. Rihanna was not present at this hearing but according to her lawyer, Donald Etra, "Nothing's changed with regard to Rihanna's stance toward this case ... She will testify if subpoenaed and will do everything that's required of her to do." Currently the singer, is "doing fine," says Etra. "She's in Barbados now with her family."

If Brown is found guilty, he will face, probation to a maximum of four years and eight months in state prison.

Not guilty? I sure hope he gets what he deserves.

Source: People.com