Manhattan prosecutor: 12 Gooding accusers could testify

NEW YORK >> A Manhattan prosecutor says she intends to use the testimony of a dozen accusers at the sexual misconduct trial of Cuba Gooding Jr.

Prosecutor Jenna Long made the comment on Tuesday as the actor pleaded not guilty to an indictment alleging two instances of sexual misconduct.

Gooding appeared Tuesday before a judge in New York City and was released on his own recognizance. The 51-year-old “Jerry Maguire” star was previously accused of groping a woman’s breast at a bar on June 9. The woman told police she believed Gooding was intoxicated.

The defense has said there are two witnesses who say it never happened and a bar video that backs up that claim.

Rapper, actor Ludacris now resident artist at Georgia State

ATLANTA >> Rapper, actor and entrepreneur Chris “Ludacris” Bridges can add artist-in-residence to his resume as he takes on the position at Georgia State University.

News outlets report the university announced Tuesday that Bridges will mentor students and work with professors at the Creative Media Industries Institute this fall. The Atlantabased artist and former student of the university will focus his teaching on entrepreneurship in the music and film industries.

Institute Executive Director Brennen Dicker says Bridges was an excellent candidate because of his “industry knowledge.”

The creative institute was founded in 2014 and is intended to prepare students for careers beyond the scope of traditional degree programs. The program connects students with Atlanta’s booming film, music and video game industries.

Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam

DUBLIN >> “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman reported Tuesday to