Tattooed ex-Finks bikie Troy Fornaciari in court charged with supplying meth, threatening man
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The infamous face-tattooed ex-bikie with “not guilty” written across her cheek is back in court, as she vows to fight charges that she supplied methamphetamine and threatened a man with a knife.
- Heavily tattooed ex-bikita returns to court to fight the charges
- Troy Fornaciari is known for his daring facial tattoos
- He pleaded not guilty to supplying methamphetamine and threatening a man
A heavily tattooed ex-bikie has faced off in court as he vows to fight charges that he supplied methamphetamine and threatened a man with a knife.
Troy Fornaciari, former chairman of the Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang South Coast Chapter, was in Wollongong Local Court on Wednesday, where he pleaded not guilty to charges which police say took place in Dapto, south of Sydney, last year. .
Fornaciari, 38, is known for his bold facial tattoo, which includes the words ‘not guilty’ on one cheek, ‘Gods Hands’ written across his chin and the words ‘tuff love’ tattooed across his eyelids.
The father-of-two faced the court via audiovisual link from the South Coast Correctional Center on Wednesday, where he has been since his arrest in May 2022.
Troy Fornaciari (pictured), former president of the Finks South Coast Chapter motorcycle gang, was in court Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to charges from May of last year.
Police allege Fornaciari and another man beat and threatened a man with a knife at a Dapto home on May 13 last year.
Defense attorney Justine Hall, on behalf of Fornaciari, pleaded not guilty to commercial drug supply, use of an offensive weapon in company, injury and intimidation.
A fifth charge was dropped and dismissed.
Police allege Fornaciari and another man beat and threatened a man with a knife at a Dapto home on May 13 last year.
The alleged incident left the victim with significant head injuries, police said at the time of the incident.
Police tracked down Fornaciari and his co-defendant five days later and arrested them at a unit in Liverpool, western Sydney.
Police will allege that their investigation also revealed that Fornaciari had been involved in the supply of 250 grams of methamphetamine between Sydney and Wollongong in the month before his arrest.
Justice Claire Girotto sent the matter to trial, stating that a brief of evidence had been delivered and no witnesses would be required.
Fornaciari seemed to be at peace with the magistrate’s ruling and told her ‘thank you miss, have a beautiful day’.
Fornaciari is known for his distinctive tattoos, including the words “innocent” on his cheek.
Fornaciari will return to the Wollongong District Court on February 14, where he will receive a trial date.
The ex-bikie told a court in 2019 that he wanted to get rid of his infamous tattoos, calling them “embarrassing.”
The once-fair-skinned man sports ink on most areas of his face, as well as other parts of his body, including a leaning woman surrounded by flames on his right bicep, complete with a hand with long nails.