Rapper The Game In Court After 'Hitting Cop'

The hip-hop artist is accused of one count of making criminal threats and one count of misdemeanour assault and battery.

US rapper The Game has been charged with hitting an off-duty Los Angeles police officer during a basketball game.

The hip-hop artist, is accused of one count of making criminal threats and one count of misdemeanour assault and battery.
Appearing in court in Los Angeles, the star, whose real name is Jayceon Terrell Taylor, pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
Taylor and the officer played on opposite teams at a basketball game at Hollywood High School in March, according to prosecutors.
After a foul call against Taylor, authorities say he approached the officer and threw a punch.
Taylor faces up to three years in prison if he is convicted.
He is on bail and is due to appear again in court on 30 July.