KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Former Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson and suspended Tennessee defensive back Michael Williams have pleaded not guilty to aggravated rape charges.
Johnson and Williams were arraigned Monday after being indicted last month by a grand jury. Trial was set for Aug. 24.
Johnson and Williams were suspended from Tennessee’s football team in November, one day before Knoxville police named both as subjects of a rape investigation. Johnson has since graduated and completed his eligibility.
Williams lawyer David Eldridge insisted Monday his client is ”innocent of the charges and we’ll defend them in court.” Johnson’s lawyer also says his client is not guilty.
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