49ers Culliver pleads not guilty to hit-and-run charges
This image provided by the San Jose Police Department shows San Francisco 49ers cornerback Christopher Culliver, who was arrested Friday March 28, 2014 on suspicion of felony hit and run and reckless driving after authorities in California say he drove a car into a bicyclist and fled the scene. (AP Photo/San Jose Police Department)
SAN JOSE, Calif. >> San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor hit-and-run charges and felony possession of brass knuckles.
Culliver was arrested on March 28 after San Jose police say he struck a bicyclist, then rammed a witness’ vehicle that was blocking him from leaving until officers arrived. The San Jose Mercury News reports that he entered his plea on Friday in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
In 2013, Culliver created controversy by expressing anti-gay sentiments in the lead-up to the Super Bowl. He has since undergone sensitivity training and done outreach work with an organization that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.
His case is among a string of recent legal problems for 49ers players, including the arrest Sunday of linebacker Aldon Smith.
