A self-employed software specialist was on Monday taken to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to a charge of assault.
Joseph Hoyte, of Lot 725 South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown denied that he assaulted Donnette Miller when he appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge, which stated that on February 8, 2018 at Duncan Street, Kitty, he unlawfully assaulted Miller.
According to Police Prosecutor Arvin Moore, the 41-year-old man grabbed and choked the Virtual Complainant (VC) after they were reportedly arguing.
Magistrate Latchman released the defendant on $20,000 bail and he was expected to return on February 26, 2018.
