Man charged for assaulting partner granted $50,000 bail

A 20-year-old man was arraigned on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting his partner and causing her bodily harm.
Jessie Jones appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh and denied the allegation. The charge states that on August 19, at Bank DIH, Georgetown, Jones assaulted Nickacy Weeks, leaving her with visible injuries.
In court, Attorney Adrian Thompson representing Jones, said his client had decided to move out of the home he once shared with the Virtual Complainant and would now live with his sister at Cummings Park. Thompson suggested the matter might be better resolved through counselling, given the couple’s relationship.
Weeks appeared visibly shaken during the proceedings, at times unresponsive and frequently glancing in Jones’ direction. Magistrate Singh initially said a probation officer would be assigned to speak with her to determine whether she wanted to move forward with the case. After a short recess, Weeks returned and told the court she wished to proceed, further requesting that Jones stay away from her.
The prosecutor opposed bail, arguing that Jones and Weeks had lived at the same residence. He also informed the court that a medical examination confirmed Weeks had swelling to her eyes and face.
Magistrate Singh granted Jones bail in the sum of $50,000 but imposed strict condition. Among the conditions for bail, Jones has to relocate immediately, remain at least 50 feet away from Weeks, and have no contact with her. Singh further directed that a probation officer engaged directly with the complainant.
The matter was adjourned until September 19.