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A.J. Johnson pleads not guilty to rape charges
Former Gainesville player accused along with Tenn. teammate Michael Williams
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A.J. Johnson
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson, a Gainesville High School graduate, and suspended Tennessee defensive back Michael Williams have pleaded not guilty to aggravated rape charges. Johnson and Williams were arraigned Monday after being indicted last month by a grand jury. Trial was set for Aug. 24.