Comedian and taxi driver, Kirk `Chow Pow’ Jardine, of Lot 212 Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Rhondel Weever at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with assaulting his daughter.
It was alleged that on October 27, 2023, while on the Ruimveldt Public Road, he assaulted his daughter. Jardine, 57, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecution objected to bail citing the nature and gravity of the offence.
The prosecution stated that Jardine inflicted several slaps and blows to his daughter. Additionally, concern was expressed that the defendant can potentially interfere with or harm the complainant thus justifying his detention for the preservation of public order. However, Jardine’s attorney, Khemraj Ramjattan, assured the court that his client would dutifully appear as required. He requested that bail be granted at a reasonable sum, noting that his client had already spent three days in police detention without the opportunity to communicate with anyone.
After hearing both sides of the matter, the Magistrate granted bail in the amount of $50,000. Conditions of bail include that Jardine must stay at least 150 feet away from the complainant and refrain from making any contact with her, whether through phone calls or any social media platform. The case was adjourned to November 6 for statements and further proceedings.
