Counsel Hazman Harun, who is representing the 48-year-old Wings vocalist, announced the matter when the case came up for mention again before Magistrate Husna Dzulkifly.

“There are new developments involving the accused and we are seeking the court to set a new date for case management so as to give us time to file the letter of representation,” said Hazman.

The court fixed March 16 for case management.

“If there are no latest developments, the court will set the date for the trial,” Husna said.

The prosecution was handled by deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Zikri Jaafar.

On Feb 15, Awie, whose real is Ahmad Azhar Othman, who is a father of five, pleaded not guilty to charges of causing hurt to his ex-wife, Rozana Misbun, 38, at the counter of PNB in Jalan Tun Razak, here, at 3pm on June 2, 2014.

He was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code which carries a sentence of two years imprisonment or a fine of RM4,000 or both upon conviction.

Two days ago, the Ampang Magistrate’s Court acquitted and discharged Awie from charges of hurting Rozana at a house in Taman Ukay Bistari, Ukay Perdana, Hulu Kelang after the two parties agreed that the case be settled with a payment of RM10,000 compound and an apology from Awie.

– BERNAMA