The US rap star Kanye West has been charged with battery and attempted theft over a scuffle with a paparazzo at Los Angeles Airport on July 19 this year.
The photographer, Daniel Ramos, sued Mr West after he allegedly punched him and chucked his camera on the ground.
According to West's lawyers, he had simply been trying to prevent the snapper from taking pictures of him. The hearing has been set for October10, but West is not required to appear if he has a lawyer.
If found guilty, he faces a maximum penalty of six months in prison.
The incident took place at the airport, when several photographers, including Mr Ramos, were waiting for West to arrive.
West is said to have been irritated by their presence and to have then lunged at Mr Ramos and tried to seize his camera.
"When Kanye West attacked me, I was in complete shock," Mr Ramos told reporters.
"All I had done was ask him a question. I was terrified when Kanye started to come at me. I backed up because I felt from the look in his eyes that he was going to attack me."
He added that he had been forced to use crutches and a cane after the incident.
