A Long Island college basketball player from California who was accused of raping a minor has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The Suffolk County District Attorney said that Blair Mendy pleaded not guilty to third-degree rape, sexual misconduct and endangering the welfare of a child charges Thursday.
The DA's office requested bail in the amount of $50,000. Judge Pierce Cohalan of the First District court set bail at $2,000 cash over $2,000 bond. Mendy's next court appearanced is scheduled for March 6.
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The 22-year-old's defense attorney, Camille Russell, wasn't immediately available to respond to a request for comment.
Mendy's father told Newsday he couldn't believe the charges. He said he taught his son to be a gentleman, treat ladies well and to always make the right choice.
Newsday said Mendy has played two games with the Stony Brook Seavolves this year.
