Mercanti appeared in court for the first time yesterday on allegations that he breached the supervision order, which was slapped on him after his release from jail last year.
He had served almost seven years behind bars for the brutal violence he inflicted on Ms Kingdon during their 16-year relationship.
As revealed by The West Australian last month, Mercanti was one of several people arrested as part of a special police operation targeting the Mongols bikie gang.
Police are alleging that the 52-year-old has been associating with bikies from at least two clubs and is a member of the Mongols, which is forbidden under the supervision order imposed on him.
Mercanti briefly faced Fremantle Magistrate’s Court but the case was adjourned until March 30 after a request from his lawyer Paul Holmes. He did not enter a plea.
Mercanti remained tightlipped outside court about whether he would be defending the allegations.
But with news cameras waiting outside court, he seized an opportunity to pass a message to his two sons, who would now be young adults.
“I just want to say hello to my two sons . . . pass them my love and they’re in my thoughts, that’s all I’ve got to say,” Mercanti said.
Mr Holmes had previously told The West Australian that his client would fight the allegations.
Other conditions on Mercanti’s order include a ban on drinking alcohol, he must submit to urine tests and not associate with anyone with outlaw motorcycle links.
The police operation targeting the Mongols was carried out by the gang crime squad as part of a “national day of action” aimed at disrupting the club, which has about nine WA-based members.
It will be alleged that drugs, cash and weapons — including an electronic stun gun device and a military-style bayonet — were found during the operation. Police have not linked Mercanti to the seizures.
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Source: The West Australian