The lawyer representing McKeeva Bush, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in the Cayman Islands and former Premier, has filed a not guilty plea to an allegation of battery.
Mr. Bush, who is 62 years old, was arrested this week at a casino on the outskirts of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
According to the police, Mr. Bush wrapped his arm around a female casino employee’s lower back and forcefully pulled her towards him.
However, his attorney Keith Seltzer, told Cayman 27 News that his client is innocent and it was a cultural misunderstanding.
Mr. Seltzer also expressed confidence that the case was unlikely to progress.
Following the incident, Mr. Bush spent one night in Broward County jail and was subsequently released on a US$1,000 bond.
He has not been formally charged and travel restrictions have not been imposed.
The House Speaker is scheduled to return to the Cayman Islands next week.
Sooooooooo which cultural practice is this one again? Me missed this one growing up 😀
Marie! A de one we know as pervert violation move? 😀 😀