THIRTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD Edmond Pearson, a cane harvester of Lot 1117 Bare Root, was granted $10,000 bail on a threatening behaviour charge Friday.

He appeared before Magistrate Zamilla Ally at Vigilance Court, also on East Coast Demerara and pleaded not guilty to the offence, particulars of which said, on September 4, he made use of the threat to his wife, Christine Pearson.
The virtual complainant related several incidents that occurred during their relationship, alleging suffering and abuse by her husband.
However, the magistrate advised the woman of her legal options after drawing attention to the prevalence of such offences and possible outcomes.
In addition, Magistrate Ally made the defendant sign a bond to keep the peace, until September 19, while the case is still pending or face a one-month imprisonment.