Police say that the incident happened on Monday at their home on Madam Liz Avenue. Police have not shared details of the report with the media – and it was not read in court today, but 7News has learned that Usher's wife, 51 year-old Magdalena, alleges that he assaulted her with a pint bottle.

Usher was charged with harm, and he was arraigned today before Magistrate Hettie-Mae Stuart. He pleaded not guilty, and Magistrate Stuart granted him bail of $900 dollars, which he was able to meet.

She also ordered that he attends the Batterers Intervention Program at the Women's Department. He must also not interfere with the complainant – in this case his wife – and he must temporarily move in with his daughter at Lizarraga Avenue.

The case has been adjourned to September 25, but Usher told the court that the matter will be withdrawn at the next hearing, indicating that this information was for the press present in the courtroom.

But, if he wanted us to know something, he sure has a funny way of showing it, because, Usher - who is a public figure - dodged the media when he left the courtroom.

But, he is apparently an artful dodger, because Usher Sr. sent out a statement to the press this evening. It says, quote,

"A minor family dispute on Monday, August 12, resulted in both Mr. and Mrs. Usher voluntarily visiting the Queen Street Police Station."

According to the statement,

"As a result of being unable to resolve the matter, the police brought a minor charge against Mr. Usher."

The statement, which we note is only signed by Gilroy Usher Sr. – but says it speaks for both husband and wife, finishes by saying, quote,

"The matter has been amicably resolved later this morning, and Mrs. Usher informed her husband…and his attorney that she is withdrawing her complaint." End quote.

He's offered himself as a candidate for general elections in 2012 and is the PUP caretaker for the Port Loyola Division, but tonight, 56 year-old Gilroy Usher Sr., is not in the news for his politics, he's making headlines because he's accused of beating his wife. Police say that the incident happened on Monday at their home on Madam Liz Avenue. Police have not shared details of the report with the media – and it was not read in court today, but 7News has learned that Usher's wife, 51 year-old Magdalena, alleges that he assaulted her with a pint bottle.

Usher was charged with harm, and he was arraigned today before Magistrate Hettie-Mae Stuart. He pleaded not guilty, and Magistrate Stuart granted him bail of $900 dollars, which he was able to meet.

She also ordered that he attends the Batterers Intervention Program at the Women's Department. He must also not interfere with the complainant – in this case his wife – and he must temporarily move in with his daughter at Lizarraga Avenue.

The case has been adjourned to September 25, but Usher told the court that the matter will be withdrawn at the next hearing, indicating that this information was for the press present in the courtroom.

But, if he wanted us to know something, he sure has a funny way of showing it, because, Usher - who is a public figure - dodged the media when he left the courtroom.

But, he is apparently an artful dodger, because Usher Sr. sent out a statement to the press this evening. It says, quote,

"A minor family dispute on Monday, August 12, resulted in both Mr. and Mrs. Usher voluntarily visiting the Queen Street Police Station."

According to the statement,

"As a result of being unable to resolve the matter, the police brought a minor charge against Mr. Usher."

The statement, which we note is only signed by Gilroy Usher Sr. – but says it speaks for both husband and wife, finishes by saying, quote,