WOLCOTT, Conn. (AP) - A Connecticut high school gym teacher and basketball coach charged with sexually assaulting a student has pleaded not guilty. The Republican American reports that 49-year-old Michael Forgione was charged Sept. 5 with fourth-degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a minor and second-degree breach of peace. He pleaded not guilty on Tuesday. Forgione is a gym teacher at Wolcott High School and girls' basketball coach at Southington High School. Police say a student filed a complaint in May claiming Forgione rubbed up against her during gym class. Forgione's attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, calls the claim ``ridiculous,'' saying none of the other students present recall seeing the alleged assault. Kaloidis says he will push for a jury trial. Forgione, who is free on $10,000 bond, has been placed on administrative leave.
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