Surrounded by his entourage, R&B singer Chris Brown pushed his way through a sea of screaming fans after another round of legal troubles.

At the District of Columbia Superior Court, the 24-year-old pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge.

The charge stems from a fight outside an upscale D.C. hotel the day before.

Brown's attorney, Danny Onorato, says he's confident his client will be exonerated.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) ATTORNEY DANNY ONORATO, SAYING:

"Christopher Brown committed no crime. We understand that his security acted to protect Mr. Brown and Mr. Brown's property as he is authorized to do under District of Columbia law."

The police report says two women asked Brown to be in a photo with them outside the hotel.

When a man tried to get in the picture, Brown allegedly punched the man in the face.

The Grammy-winner, known for hits including "Run It!" and "Kiss Kiss," faces a maximum of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, if