George Michael Pleads Not Guilty

LONDON, UK -- British pop icon George Michael pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of driving under the influence and for possession of marijuana. Police filed the charges after they found Michael passed out in his car.

Michael's pledge was brought forward in the court by his attorney, Keima Payton, and Michael did not attend the hearing. The judge had earlier excused Michael from personally having to attend to the hearing.

Payton argued to get all charges against Michael dropped, claiming the blood samples taken from Michael on the night of his arrest were not legal.

Judge Katherine Marshall asked Payton if the "prosecution should not take place because it is unfair?"

"Indeed," Payton answered.

The judge set arguments for March 7 for the parties to discuss whether or not to admit the blood samples taken from Michael.