A not guilty plea is a defendant’s formal statement at arraignment that they deny the charges and require the prosecution to prove its case. Entering the plea preserves every legal right, including the presumption of innocence, and it is the standard first step in contested criminal cases. Selma Blair pleaded not guilty to the assault counts arising from the alleged in-flight incident, and her attorney has said the alleged conduct was not intentional, pointing instead to a medical episode and missed medication.
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