A Clarks Grove man entered provisional not guilty pleas to three felonies Thursday in Freeborn County District Court.

Raul Lopez, 51, has been charged with domestic assault by strangulation, felony terroristic threats and misdemeanor domestic assault.

Court documents state that upon arriving June 23 to a report of a domestic assault in Clarks Grove, the alleged victim who lived with Lopez said he had become angry the night before because she had turned off the television.

He reportedly pushed her down on her bed. After pushing her down three times, he reportedly climbed on top of her, grabbed her neck with both hands and choked her.

She also alleged that Lopez had threatened to kill her.

Court documents state the deputy observed light red marks on both sides of the alleged victim’s neck, as well as other injuries to her arms and wrist.

Later that day, after being arrested and transported to Freeborn County jail, Lopez claimed the victim had unsuccessfully tried to choke him.

Court documents state Lopez admitted to getting on top of her and claimed he choked her so she would know how it felt. He denied threatening her.

A settlement conference is scheduled for Oct. 20 and a jury trial is scheduled for Dec. 27, if the case has not been settled beforehand.

Felony terroristic threats carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Domestic assault by strangulation carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.