Some charges dropped for gangland widow Roberta Williams
A kidnapping charge against Melbourne gangland widow Roberta Williams has been dropped, but the 50-year-old still faces allegations she threatened to kill a TV producer who was working on a reality show about her life.
Williams faced Melbourne Magistrates Court today when three charges, including kidnapping and causing serious injury, were withdrawn.
It was previously alleged the widow of murdered underworld figure Carl Williams and her co-accused James Harrison and Jake Sexton kicked, punched and tied up TV producer Ryan Naumenko with a power cable at Collingwood on July 9.
Three charges against Melbourne gangland widow Roberta Williams were today dropped in court. 9News
The alleged altercation is believed to have been first sparked by Williams' plan for a reality TV-style show about her life.
It is alleged her relationship with Naumenko soured before he was held at gunpoint and forced to pay $20,000.
Williams was supported by her daughter, Dakota, today in court.
Her lawyers today also revealed she is determined to cross-examine the alleged victim - claiming he lacks "credibility".
She will remain on bail until her next scheduled court appearance in May 2020.
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