Death Row Records founder Marion “Suge” Knight appears in a courtroom during his arraignment at the Compton courthouse, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Compton, Calif. Knight has pleaded not guilty to murder, attempted murder and other charges filed after he struck two men with his truck last week. (AP Photo/Paul Buck, Pool)
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — A sheriff’s official says former rap mogul Suge Knight has been taken to a hospital complaining of chest pains after he appeared in court in a murder case.
Knight pleaded not guilty earlier Tuesday to murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run charges during a brief court appearance.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Officer John Gardner says Knight was taken to a hospital after complaining of chest pains.
No additional details were available.
Knight appeared in court in orange jail attire.
The 49-year-old Knight could face life in prison if convicted.