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Ex-Michigan State star Keith Appling enters not-guilty plea at virtual arraignment

Former Michigan State basketball star Keith Appling was arraigned on murder and felony firearms charges via Zoom on Thursday in Detroit's 36th District Court.

A plea of not guilty was entered on Appling's behalf by attorney Andrew Abood. He is being held in the Wayne County Jail without bond.

Appling faces one count of first-degree murder, one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of felony firearm, said Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

According to police, Appling fatally shot a relative multiple times on May 22 after a dispute over a handgun.