NEW YORK (AP) - The Oscar-winning songwriter and director behind 'You Light Up My Life' has been arraigned on charges that he lured women to New York City and raped and sexually assaulted them.

Joseph Brooks pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in Manhattan's state Supreme Court. A 91-count indictment accuses him of rape, criminal sexual act, sexual abuse, assault and other offences.

The 71-year-old Brooks faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of first-degree rape.

Prosecutors say Brooks used his Hollywood credentials on the Craigslist classified ads Web site to attract 11 women aged 18 to 30. They say his ad sought attractive young women for a starring role in a movie.

They say nine of the women were from the Portland, Oregon, and Seattle areas and the others were from California and Florida. -- AP