Edwin Moses Pleads Not Guilty

Olympic hurdles champion Edwin Moses pleaded not guilty today to soliciting sex for money from an undercover female police officer. Moses, 29, who was not present at the Municipal Court arraignment, had the plea entered by his attorney, Edward Medvene.

The hearing before Judge David Doi was one week earlier than had been announced. Deputy City Atty. Mike Wilkinson said California law permits a defendant’s absence at such hearings in misdemeanor cases. Trial was scheduled for Feb. 8.