Hip-hop star SAIGON has pleaded not guilty to allegations of abuse and harassment against his estranged girlfriend.

The rapper – real name BRIAN CARENARD – made the plea against the charges of second-degree harassment and disorderly conduct, after being accused of harassing his former partner, pouring a beer over her and physically abusing her in December last year.

The judge hearing the case in New York on Wednesday ordered Carenard to stay away from the woman, issuing a protection order, according to AllHipHop.com.

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