Lolly's assault case postponed

2008-05-16 12:29

Johannesburg - The assault case against Teazers' owner Emmanuel "Lolly" Jackson was postponed by the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Friday to July 18 for representations.

The presiding officer in the case said it would only be after representations that a trial date could be set.

Jackson is alleged to have assaulted a former employee at his Rivonia strip club.

He handed himself over to Sandton police on April 10 and he was detained for about eight hours before being granted bail.

At the time, his lawyer said Jackson denied the charge and claimed he had been unlawfully arrested and detained.

After his court appearance Jackson said the employee was "disgruntled" and wanted to get back at him.

"You'll remember this person was dismissed from Teazers for his behaviour," he said.

He also said that the incident occurred three months before it was reported.

- SAPA