One only has to read the left cheek of ex-Finks bikie Troy Fornaciari to find out how he has pleaded to his latest charges.
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Illawarra's most colourful criminal has lived up to his tremendous facial ink that includes the words "Not Guilty" after he confirmed he will fight allegations he supplied meth and threatened a man with a knife in Dapto last year.
Fornaciari, 35, appeared before Wollongong Local Court via video link from the South Coast Correctional Centre on Wednesday, where he has remained since his arrest in May.
Defence lawyer Justine Hall entered pleas of not guilty on Fornaciari's behalf to commercial drug supply, using an offensive weapon in company, wounding, and intimidation - with a fifth charge withdrawn and dismissed.
Police will allege Fornaciari, in the company of a co-accused, bashed and threatened a man with a knife in a Dapto home on May 13 last year.
Police arrested Fornaciari five days later in Liverpool, where they laid a further charge, alleging he supplied 250 grams of methamphetamine the month prior.
Magistrate Claire Girotto committed the matter to trial, noting no witnesses will be required and that a brief of evidence has been served.
Fornaciari responded, "thanks miss, have a lovely day".
He will return to Wollongong District Court on February 14 where he will receive a trial date.
Read more Illawarra court and crime stories here.
Grace Crivellaro
Court reporter for the Illawarra Mercury.
Court reporter for the Illawarra Mercury.
