Beenie Man Rejects Assault Claims, Threatens Legal Action
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Dancehall artiste Beenie Man has vehemently denied allegations of assault against another artiste.
- He described the claims as false, malicious, and defamatory in a statement.
- Beenie Man has retained legal counsel and is preparing to take legal action, including demanding a retraction and apology.
Dancehall artiste Beenie Man, whose given name is Moses Davis, has firmly rejected recent allegations of assault, labeling them as baseless and damaging. In a strong statement released on Tuesday, the artiste made it clear that these claims are not only false but also malicious and defamatory.
Beenie Man has taken a decisive step by retaining legal counsel. He is actively gathering evidence to unequivocally prove the falsity of these accusations. The statement issued by his legal team includes a formal demand for the immediate removal of all posts, videos, and other publications that assert or repeat these claims. Furthermore, they are demanding a full public retraction and apology.
We hereby demand the immediate removal of all posts, videos, stories, and other publications asserting or repeating these claims, together with a full public retraction and apology.
Should these demands not be met promptly, Beenie Man's legal team has indicated that they are prepared to pursue all available legal avenues. This includes proceedings for defamation, damages, and injunctive relief. The artiste's firm stance underscores his commitment to protecting his reputation against what he considers to be unfounded attacks.
proceedings for defamation, damages, injunctive relief, and any other relief available at law
Originally published by Jamaica Observer in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.