Former television presenter Andrew O'Keefe has had a bail
application refused for domestic violence charges, despite claiming
he acted in self-defence.
The court was told that he allegedly choked a woman who was
forced to bite him on the arm to free herself.
The former chair of the White Ribbon Foundation will remain
behind bars while his case progresses.
Andrew O'Keefe Charged with Choking
Andrew O'Keefe was charged with two counts of
intentionally choking a person without consent, three counts of
common assault, and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily
harm.
The police facts sheet alleged that the former television host
had choked, punched and kicked a 38-year-old woman at his apartment
on Kent Street, Sydney. He is accused of grabbing woman by the
throat, pushing her to the ground and punching her.
