Businessman applies to dredge up Jacenko’s past

The businessman who is the subject of an AVO taken out by Sydney PR queen Roxy Jacenko is attempting to have her and husband Oliver Curtis’ past laid bare, seeking to have any criminal records of both made public as the proceedings get personal.

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The court battle between Sydney PR queen Roxy Jacenko and a guest at one of her functions will get even more personal after businessman Anthony Hess sought to have any criminal record made public.

Jacenko, 39, had taken out an Apprehended Violence Order against the businessman earlier this year in the wake of an incident at her $500-a-head speaking engagement, where she claims Hess hurled “inappropriate and vulgar language” at her.

In another chapter of the court saga involving the pair, Hess’ legal team has subpoenaed both the criminal record of Jacenko’s husband Oliver Curtis and any criminal records of Jacenko, if any exists, in a case the court heard rested on the “credibility” of the publicity guru.

Mr Curtis has previously served one year in jail for insider trading.

Roxy Jacenko (left) was supported by her mother during the hearing today. Picture: Anton Rose

“The issue (Hess) has with these documents is they essentially relate to (Jacenko’s) credibility which is essentially what this matter rests on” Hess’ solicitor Raymond Zhai told the Waverley Local Court today.

Jacenko’s lawyer Olivia Hitchens was granted first access to the documents, claiming the material could be privileged.

“Both my client and her husband are high profile people in the Sydney community and have had high profile matters in the past which are all public knowledge,” Ms Hitchens said.

Mr Hess has sought to access the criminal records in the court fight.

“But the contents of those files and the matters has not been made public to date … I am assuming they are in respect to my client’s husband.”

Hess, a Bitcoin trader, has previously claimed the socialite had launched a verbal tirade in his direction after leaving her event at The Ivy in February.

The current order prevents Hess from assaulting, stalking or threatening Jacenko and husband Curtis or damaging any property they own.

Jacenko leaves the Waverley Local Court with her mother. Picture: Anton Rose

“This matter involves a person committing a number of acts of aggression and intimidatory conduct against my client,” Ms Hitchens told the court.

“He was completely unknown to her, a complete stranger until these acts commenced.”

Jacenko, supported by her mother Doreen Davis, appeared in person for the brief mention today before making a quick exit into the back of a black Range Rover waiting outside the courthouse.

The matter was adjourned for a hearing at the Downing Centre later this year by Magistrate Michael Crompton.