The assistant director of the Department of Child and Family Services appeared in Magistrates’ Court today charged with assault and mistreatment of a child.Kennette Robinson, 51, pleaded not guilty to the alleged offences, said in court to have happened on May 8 in St George’s.The alleged victim cannot be identified for legal reasons.Senior magistrate Juan Wolffe released Ms Robinson, from Devonshire, on $1,000 bail and adjourned the case until January 13.• It is The Royal Gazette’s policy not to allow comments on stories regarding court cases. As we are legally liable for any libellous or defamatory comments made on our website, this move is for our protection as well as that of our readers.