Anthony Johnson Pleads Not Guilty in Latest Domestic Violence Case

Anthony Johnson has pleaded not guilty to a charge of misdemeanor domestic violence in Florida.

The plea was entered on Monday, according to a report from MMAjunkie.com. As a result, Johnson’s June 6 arraignment was canceled, and there will instead be a case deposition where the state will determine whether it will pursue charges against the retired fighter.

According to a police report, the alleged victim – who is the fighter’s ex-girlfriend -- claimed that Johnson picked her up and “put her in a football hold” to carry her into another room as she attempted to pack his belongings to throw him out of the house. The woman added that she was “scared due to his size and martial arts experience.”

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