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US singer, Chris Brown, has pleaded not guilty in relation to the alleged attack on Rihanna in February.

The 19-year-old singer appeared in Los Angeles courtroom yesterday (6th April) to answer to charges of felony assault and making criminal threats towards former girlfriend Rihanna.

Wearing a black sweater, tie and trousers, the singer appeared in court with his mother and laywer, Mark Geragos.

Chris waived the right to have a preliminary hearing within 10 days, with the judge setting the next hearing for April 29th, a hearing which Brown is not required to attend.

Brown’s lawyer, Geragos announced “more discovery was needed” in the case, meaning there was more evidence to review.

Chris is accused of punching, biting and choking Rihanna until she was unconcious in his rented silver Lamborghini, on February 8th.

Brown, if convicted, could be sent down for up to four years.

According to Rihanna’s lawyer, Donald Etra, Rihanna is co-operating with proceedings, despite not attending the hearing.

Etra said outside the courtroom: “Nothings changed with regard to Rihanna’s stance toward this case. She will testify if subpoenaed and will do everything that’s required of her to do.”

Insiders believe that Brown will accept a plea bargain for lesser charges, which could see the singer receiving a reduced jail sentence or probation.

When asked about the likelihood of a plea deal, Etra said, “I believe there are efforts by all parties involved to resolve this case expeditiously. That would be beneficial to everyone. Rihanna would be pleased if this case were resolved quickly and fairly.”

Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, is concerned about Brown’s not guilty plea and believes the singer should face up to his actions and accept the responsibility he faces.  He said, “Chris needs to stop being in denial. So what happened? Somebody else did this to Rihanna then? I would like to see justice go in the right direction.

“Who did it – that’s the question now. If he’s not guilty, who did it? He should say ‘guilty’ and let the court be leaning into him and try himself to the mercy of the court, see if he gets a fine. I think he’s a talented guy, but everybody should have to pay. When you do the crime, you do the time.”