Esmond Austin

Esmond Austin, a 48-year-old Second Class Clerk with the Ministry of Education in Belize, was recently in the news after being charged with common assault and property damage during a domestic dispute. He appeared in court where he pleaded not guilty to the allegations, which involved assaulting a woman and damaging her wooden door. After the prosecutor did not object to bail, Austin was granted a $2,000 bail with conditions, including maintaining a distance from the complainant. The case is scheduled to be revisited in December 2025.