A prison officer found himself before the court after he was accused of breaching a protection order and using threatening language against Donella Andrews.
George Selman, 43, of Charlestown, and a father of 4, yesterday appeared before Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty to answer to two charges.
It was alleged that on February 2nd, 2020, at Hincks Street, Selman used threatening language against Donella Andrews and breached the protection order by coming within 50 feet of Andrews and holding her hand.
To those charges, he pleaded not guilty.
According to Police Prosecutor Sullivan, Selman was well aware of the protection order filed against him but decided to be in breach of it.
Selman’s lawyer, Keoma Griffith, in her application for bail, told the court that Selman was a single parent who has a 13 year-old minor. However, the prosecutor objected to bail emphasising that the issue of domestic violence was an important factor to consider. He reminded the court that Selman had breached the order in spite of being aware of it.
Magistrate Faith McGusty refused bail, telling Selman it was for his own safety.
The next court hearing is scheduled for February 26th, 2020.
