Ex-NFL Player Derrick Ward Pleads Not Guilty to Robbery Charges

Facing seven counts of second-degree robbery, Ward is set to return to court for a preliminary hearing on February 8.

Derrick Ward, former New York Giants running back, pleaded not guilty to seven counts of second-degree robbery in Los Angeles court.
Ward is accused of stealing from multiple businesses, including gas stations, using force and fear but not a firearm.
Ward was arrested on December 18 and posted a $100,000 bond earlier this month.
He is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary hearing on February 8.
Former teammate Tiki Barber expressed shock and sadness over Ward's arrest, stating he believed Ward had turned his life around.