Broncos' Cooper pleads not guilty; trial date set (opens original article in a new tab)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence charges in a Colorado courtroom, with a trial date set for July 22. His girlfriend was also arrested on similar charges.

• Cooper pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges and will have a motions hearing on July 6.
• The trial is scheduled to start on July 22, with the Broncos' training camp set to open in late July.
• Cooper's girlfriend was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and petty criminal mischief.