Business owner admits to assault on girlfriend during argument

1Cleveland, OH A businessman has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an assault on his girlfriend. Robert “Bobby” George, 44, of Lakewood, faced accusations of strangling his 25-year-old girlfriend in a June outbreak of violence.

Cuyahoga County prosecutors stated he forced a towel down the victim’s throat and bit her on the nose. He accepted a plea deal, resulting in five years of community control instead of prison time for attempted strangulation, a fifth-degree felony.

During his sentencing on Monday, a judge indicated that a joint recommendation of probation from the victim influenced her decision. George acknowledged the judge’s comments.

George, owner of TownHall restaurant and the Barley House, allegedly attacked his girlfriend during an argument, choking her numerous times