Farmer charged with cutting up ex-girlfriend’s panties

A livestock farmer firmly maintained his innocence on Monday in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court, where he faced allegations of destroying five of his ex-girlfriend's panties during an argument.

Jheavaun Gayle is charged on an indictment for one count of malicious destruction of property. In addition to the underwear, he is accused of destroying a remote and SIM card which also belong to the complainant. But Gayle, who has not retained legal representation, is adamant that he did not destroy the panties.

"I told her I wanted my clothes and she say to do anything that I want. I went into the draw and the remote fell and I broke it in half and the SIM card was on the dresser and I break it in half," he explained.

The complainant, however, provided her account of the incident to Senior Parish Judge Lori-Anne Cole-Montaque.

"He took them [underwear] out the draw and cut them up and then he flung my phone in the wall," the complainant said, before informing the judge that she would settle for $30,000 in compensation.

"That includes the panties?" Gayle asked.

"I have only noted you pleading guilty for the remote and SIM card Sir," the judge replied.

Gayle then indicated to the court that he would be willing to make restitution.

The figure for compensation noted by the judge was $40,000 and Gayle is to begin payment on January 11, 2024. The matter was adjourned for sentencing.