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Analyst Anthony pleads not guilty

Television basketball analyst Greg Anthony has pleaded not guilty to a charge of soliciting a prostitute. Anthony's lawyer entered the plea on his behalf during an appearance in D.C. Superior Court on Monday. Anthony, who is scheduled to return to court Feb 11, declined comment after the hearing. He is charged with soliciting a prostitute at a Washington hotel on Jan 16. Court documents say he responded to an escort ad authorities placed on the website Backpage.com.

The 47-year-old former NBA player was suspended by CBS and Turner Sports following his arrest. Anthony apologized in a statement to his wife, family and colleagues, calling his actions a "lapse of judgment."