article_snippet.sent: Robert Penny, 83, of Malvern East, briefly appeared at Melbourne Magistrates court on Monday.
article_snippet.sent: Unsteady on his feet in the dock, Robert Penny was not required to speak during the hearing that lasted less than five minutes.
article_snippet.sent: Robert Penny current wife was in court today, and the accused was seen waving at the woman - who reportedly has concerns about His current wife elderly husband's health.
article_snippet.sent: Robert Penny was not required to speak during the hearing on Monday that lasted less than five minutes .
article_snippet.sent: Lawyer Rob Starry, who is representing Robert Penny, outside court on Monday .
article_snippet.sent: Robert Penny was remanded in custody to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court for a committal mention on July 6, and is expected to apply for bail on Monday afternoon .