Thomas pleads not guilty to forgery

Dustin Thomas announced his decision to transfer to Arkansas from Colorado Sunday, May 3, 2015. (Associated Press)
Dustin Thomas announced his decision to transfer to Arkansas from Colorado Sunday, May 3, 2015. (Associated Press)

Dustin Thomas pleaded not guilty Monday to one count of forgery.

Thomas, a forward on the University of Arkansas basketball team, was arraigned in Washington County Circuit Court. He has a court date set for Oct. 27.

Thomas, Anton Beard and Jacorey Williams were arrested July 22 for passing counterfeit money at Fayetteville businesses. An arrest report stated all three admitted to using the bills on July 17-18 but denied knowing they were fake.

Beard and Thomas are indefinitely suspended from the Razorbacks' basketball team. Beard is Arkansas' leading returning scorer, and Thomas transferred during the offseason from Colorado.

Williams was dismissed from the Arkansas program last month and is now on the roster at Middle Tennessee.

Beard and Williams also have court dates set for Oct. 27. Beard is charged with three counts of forgery, and Williams is charged with one count.

Forgery is a Class B felony in Arkansas and carries a punishment of five to 20 years in prison, a $15,000 fine or both.

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