. >> jim it was a briefhearing. philadelphia's district attorney pled not guilty and he was released on his own recognizance, the city's top prosecutor is vowing to fight the allegations. >> seth williams seemed relaxed as he arrived for the afternoon hearing at the federal courthouse at independence mall. he stood before the magistrate accused of 23 counts of fraud and extortion and other bribery related charges. williams entered a plea of not guilty and his lawyer says that his client will vigorously fight to prove his innocence. >> seth williams categorically denies he is guilty of any crime. we ask only that this rush to judgment stop and the public recognize that this case is going to be tried in a court of law. >> yesterday federal prosecutors accused williams of accepting cash and designer clothes and a car from two local business owners in exchange for their assistance and influence. and accused of misspending more 0,000 for a relative's nursing home care. williams' travel will be restricted and he surrender