Man Sentenced To 18 Months’ Probation for Threatening Ex-Partner Over New Relationship
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By Alric Lindsay
Today, January 7, 2026, a 26-year-old Caymanian man was placed on 18 months’ probation after causing fear or provocation of violence in relation to his former partner during a heated co-parenting dispute. The case, heard in Summary Court before Magistrate Gunn, highlighted ongoing tensions in the couple’s post-separation relationship and the emotional impact on the man’s ex-partner.
According to Crown Counsel from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the man went to collect his son on August 16, 2025. It was alleged that, at some stage, the man became annoyed that the child’s mother introduced the child to another man, which he referred to as “disrespect.”
Allegedly, the man added that he “would be happy to go to prison” regarding situation and he would “hurt her badly” and “make an example of her” if he were to see her with another man. Lastly, the man reportedly reminded her of a previous assault, and that he would do it again to her. This was consistent with confirmations from DPP Crown Counsel that there were six police reports in 2016, 2020, and 2021, including a common assault charge that resulted in no conviction.
Arguing on behalf of the man, and prior to knowing about the previous police reports, defence counsel said the incident was out of character for the man, occurring during a low point in his life marked by homelessness, unemployment, and shame over his parental shortcomings. Defence counsel also clarified that the reason the man became upset is not because his ex-partner was seeing another man, but because she allegedly took his son with her to a hotel room to visit another man.
Defence counsel added that, since the charges, the man secured full-time employment as a delivery driver, increased visits with his son to weekly, and expressed deep regret.
After hearing from DPP Crown Counsel and defence counsel, Magistrate Gunn described the man’s threats as serious in a domestic context, noting intent to maximize fear but limited planning. Factoring in the man’s early guilty plea – which spared his ex-partner from testifying – and rehabilitative steps, the Magistrate Gunn opted for probation over imprisonment. Conditions for his 18 month probation include attending counselling programs as directed by the probation officer, maintaining good behaviour toward his ex-partner and restricting his communication to child-related matters. Magistrate Gunn added that the man must submit to random drug tests and cease illegal cannabis use.
