Less than two weeks ago, George Pete Matthews Jr., was convicted of the assault of his ex common law wife in the Supreme Court. It was a case built on an allegation of kidnapping and rape but the conviction was only for common assault. And instead of being confined to jail, he was fined $1,000 in default 1 year in jail and then ordered to keep the peace for 1 year in default 1 more year in prison - all on the understanding that he was receiving counseling.
But now Matthews stands to lose his freedom as he now finds himself accused by another woman, another ex common-law wife. The 28 year old sales clerk told police that Matthews breached a restraining order on December second at one in the morning when he opened the door of her home and threatened to kill her and the father of her child.
In Family Court this morning, Matthews pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail. If he is found guilty at end of the trial for this charge, he will have breached the order given by the Supreme Court and sentenced to jail.
