Nicola Traldi charged over alleged assault on girlfriend Chantal Grazioli

Comedian Eric Omondi’s ex-girlfriend Chantal Grazioli’s boyfriend Nicola Traldi was on Tuesday arraigned and charged for alleged assault.

Traldi appeared before Kiambu Law Courts Principal Magistrate Grace Omodho and was charged with causing Chantal grievous bodily harm.

He however pleaded not guilty to the charges and was freed on a cash bail of Ksh.100,000.

Chantal’s lawyer James Kihara told the court that the suspect’s family has allegedly been trying to reach her, to the extent of going to her personal residence. This, he said, has forced Chantal to vacate her home fearing for her life.

“The relatives of the accused person, including the mother, have been going to Chantal’s house as late as 9:30pm and have repeatedly texted her in an attempt to meet her. Fearing for her life, she has vacated her premises and is now in a secure location,” said Kihara.

The court as a result issued a restraining order against Traldi and his family, barring them from contacting Chantal.

The accused’s lawyer, Oscar Odindo, assured the court that his client will avail himself and has no intention of absconding court.

He further added that he (Traldi) is eager to have his side of the story heard, not through social media, but the proper legal channels.

The mentioning of the case was set for July 7, 2022 and hearing on September 13, 2022.

Traldi was arrested after self-declared president of comedy in Africa Eric Omondi last week called him out for allegedly physically abusing Chantal.

Eric on Friday took to his Instagram to share a video of Chantal limping due to the injuries allegedly caused by Traldi.

In the video, he explained how Chantal’s boyfriend broke into her house after she tried to restrain from him getting in.

“Any man who puts his hands on a woman is a coward! Nicola Traldi is a coward. He is weak and insecure. A man’s strength is fully shown when he protects a woman and not when he puts his hands on her,” wrote Eric.

“This is unacceptable and he will face his full wrath of the law! He will serve as an example to all those uncouth, uncivilized, and primitive men who physically assault women to feel they are strong.”

Following the allegations, Traldi came out to defend himself claiming he was innocent of the crime he is being accused of, further adding that he was being framed.

“I have been framed for something I would never do, unspeakable. It’s a sad day. I would never lay my hands on a lady, I am a father of 2 daughters,” he said.

“Everyone who knows me knows I am incapable of such a thing. My mum taught me well. The truth shall come out.”