The assault and threatening language charges against radio broadcaster Malcolm Ferreira were yesterday dismissed after the virtual complainant (VC), his wife, told the court that she no longer wished to proceed.
Sheranne Isaacs’ decision came after the accused presented a written apology to the court expressing remorse.
Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court Ten explained to the VC that her decision not to offer evidence against the accused would result in the matter being brought to an end.
On June 1, Ferreira appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton and was arraigned on the charges which stated that on May 30, at Sussex Street, Charlestown, he unlawfully assaulted Isaacs and made use of threatening language to her. Ferreira pleaded not guilty to the two charges and was placed on $15,000 bail.
The prosecution’s case was that on the day in question, at about 6:30pm, the VC went to the defendant’s home to discuss their relationship as well as their divorce, with his mother.
According to the prosecution, Ferreira became annoyed and assaulted Isaacs by pushing her down into the chair after she got up because he asked her for a second chance.
He then allegedly threatened to kill her.
