Short is accused of punching and knocking out a restaurant patron . The incident happened at the popular bar in downtown Los Angeles on July 31, according to police. Former `` Scandal '' actor Columbus Short has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of battery , according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Superior Court . He is set to appear in court again on June 5 .
Short is accused of punching and knocking out a restaurant patron . The incident happened at the popular bar in downtown Los Angeles on July 31, according to police. He is set to appear in court again on June 5 .