January 23, 2007

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson pleaded not guilty in Arizona yesterday to charges of drug possession and driving under the influence of drugs.


Tyson spoke only to give his name and his birth date during the brief hearing before Maricopa County Superior Court Commissioner Lisa Vandenberg, who entered the plea on Tyson's behalf. Tyson stood with his arms crossed while Vandenberg spoke to his attorneys. He didn't speak to reporters after the hearing.
One of Tyson's four lawyers, David Chesnoff, said Tyson is seeking professional help “for whatever problems he has” and would fight to stay out of prison.

Tyson was indicted earlier this month on felony drug possession and paraphernalia possession counts and two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of drugs.

If convicted of all four charges, he could be sentenced to up to 7½ years in prison.

Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has said he would pursue prison time for Tyson.

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