Akon has pleaded not guilty to the charges relating to that fan throwing incident back in June. As previously reported, this incident, at a gig in Fishkill, a town North of New York, began when Akon got security guards to bring on stage a fifteen year old fan who had thrown something at him. After some on stage shenanigans Akon threw the fan back into the audience. He landed on another audience member, Abby Rosa, who is considering legal action over allegations she suffered concussion as a result. She also reported the incident to local police.
The R&B star was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and second-degree harassment, but his attorney denied the charges in court yesterday, saying: "It was never Akon's intent to violate the law. This unfortunate incident was a spontaneous reaction during a live concert that Akon deeply regrets. We are confident that this matter will ultimately be resolved in a manner that does not in any way interfere with Akon's successful career".