Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith pleaded not guilty to unlawful sexual contact with a minor.
According to First Coast News, Smith entered the plea and waived his arraignment Wednesday. He also waived his right to be present at all pretrial conferences.
Smith was arrested on May 1 and charged with allegations that he had sex with a 17-year-old girl on multiple occasions in August and September 2019. Smith posted $50,003 bond and was released from jail on the same day he was arrested.
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