Garrett Therolf of the LA Times reports that former USC quarterback Todd Marinovich pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony and misdemeanor drug charges stemming from a Sunday arrest in Newport Beach. Police found a small amount of methamphetamine on Marinovich at 1:15 a.m. near the Newport Pier boardwalk. The specific charges were felony possession of a controlled substance,  unauthorized possession of a hypodermic needle and resisting a police officer.  Marinovich is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail at Orange County Jail.

Ex-USC player Todd Marinovich pleads not guilty in drug arrest (LA Times)