Accused kidnapper of Chinese scholar pleads not guilty

Brendt Christensen, the accused kidnapper of Chinese scholar Zhang Yingying, pleaded not guilty to charges against him on Thursday during his arraignment at a federal court in Midwest U.S. state of Illinois.

Brendt Christensen (L), suspect of kidnapping Zhang Yingying. A photo of Zhang Yingying released by the police (R) [Photo: sina.com.cn]<br>

Brendt Christensen (L), suspect of kidnapping Zhang Yingying. A photo of Zhang Yingying released by the police (R) [Photo: sina.com.cn]