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Former 49ers DE Ray McDonald's sexual assault trial begins

The sexual assault trial of a former San Francisco 49ers star begins Monday in the South Bay.

Ray McDonald pleaded not guilty in September to charges in an alleged sexual assault at his San Jose home in December 2014 and violating a restraining order.

McDonald, 31, entered the plea during his arraignment after he was indicted in by a grand jury on charges of raping an intoxicated woman and violating a protective order at McDonald's home at the Silver Creek Valley Country Club.

If convicted, McDonald faces up to eight years in prison.