Sony Music artist Chris Brown pled not guilty today, in the assault case against him, on charges of beating up girlfriend, singer, Rihanna, after she began hitting him over a text message from another woman.

On a more serious note...that sweater looks very gay!

Brown entering a not guilty plea will be interpreted by the public as stating, Rihanna is lying to the police and the court about the assault. In the meantime, she has been partying for weeks straight, grinning for the cameras.

Rihanna's new rooster hairdo

Throughout the video of the hearing today, Brown appeared disturbed and in a state of disbelief, that his life has taken this turn, in a well publicized fall from grace.

Chris Brown pleads not guilty in Rihanna abuse case

Mon Apr 6, 2009 7:07pm EDT - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles court on Monday to charges stemming from an alleged attack on his girlfriend, pop singer Rihanna.

Brown, 19, appeared at the arraignment in Los Angeles Superior Court and entered the plea through his attorney. The judge set an April 29 status hearing...

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