CLEVELAND — 3News has learned new details regarding the charges against Bobby George, who is well known for his restaurant ownership, including TownHall in Cleveland.
According to a police report obtained by 3News, the victim, who stated that her ex-boyfriend is George, said he committed domestic violence against her in 2023 and 2024.
George is currently facing nine felonies, including rape, attempted murder and kidnapping.
The police report also revealed that the victim told police she "has proof of the suspect admitting to these assaults."
"The victim states on one occasion the suspect had a firearm in his hand and he held it to the victim's stomach and told her it was loaded. He then told the victim to get into the apartment. The victim states last October, the suspect grabbed her by the hair and smashed her head into a table multiple times. The victim states that after this assault, she had blood coming from her ears, and she had to be hospitalized. The victim is unaware of what hospital she went to, but she states that the suspect paid for treatment," read the report from Cleveland police.
In addition, the victim told police that she believed George put trackers on her phone as well as on her vehicle. She also stated that she believes the suspect "has people follow her around."
The victim also told Cleveland police that she was in a relationship with George for almost two years and lived with him for almost a year.
Earlier this week, George appeared in Cleveland Municipal Court, where a judge set his bond at $200,000. According to court records, George was released from custody after posting 10% of that bond.
A protection order was also issued as George is to have no contact with the victim. Any violations of the protection order could result in him being charged and sentenced to 180 days in prison.
Records from Cleveland Municipal Court indicate a warrant was issued for George's arrest for crimes allegedly committed between November of 2023 and July of 2024, stemming from a criminal complaint that was filed on Friday. The 43-year-old Lakewood native faces the following charges:
- Attempted murder
- Rape
- Kidnapping (four different instances)
- Felonious assault
- Strangulation (two different instances)
Notably, both prosecutors and George's legal team had requested bond only be set at $100,000, citing his lack of a violent criminal history. However, Judge Shiela Turner McCall ordered that number be doubled, calling the allegations against George "horrible."
Through his attorney, Kevin Spellacy, George denied the allegations against him and asserted he "has never been questioned regarding these allegations." Following Tuesday's court proceedings, Spellacy spoke to WKYC and defended his client against accusations that prosecutors are showing him favoritism.
"I think if his last name was Smith, this wouldn't be a news story," Spellacy argued. He then added, "I firmly believe the city of Cleveland did a completely inadequate investigation. I don't think they have any corroboration. I think there's people motivated inappropriately, and I look forward to vindicating Bobby George."
The case has since been bound over to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, which has stressed the charges and bond could be adjusted moving forward. A grand jury is expected to review the charges within the next few weeks.