Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist denies a manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian

Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who has also played with Pearl Jam, has pleaded not guilty through his attorney to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian. Authorities say the 44-year-old Klinghoffer was driving an SUV in Alhambra, California, just east of Los Angeles in March when he hit 47-year-old Israel Sanchez, who was walking in a crosswalk. Sanchez was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Klinghoffer was charged last month with vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence. His lawyer, Blair Berk, entered the plea for him Thursday in a California courtroom.