New Orleans City Councilman Jared Brossett pleaded not guilty Monday to his drunk driving charge.
Back in June Brossett was charged with DUI, after he allegedly drove his city-owned SUV over a neutral ground on Elysian Fields Avenue and crashed into another vehicle.
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As The Times Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate reports, Brossett’s attorney, Brian Capitelli, entered the plea at Brossett’s hearing. Brosett did not attend the hearing.
Brossett is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless operation and leaving the lane of a roadway.
The day after the crash Brossett made a public announcement that he will be getting substance abuse treatment. He still service as a District D representative.
Brossett’s next court hearing is October 22.