The Machel Montano, Benjai, K Roberts court case re Zen

[Habit7]

Habit 7,you sure is not"going for gaol?"

honestly I only learnt that gaol means jail a couple weeks ago

[chevy3k]

Gypsy 'very saddened'
By Ria Taitt Political Editor

Story Created: Dec 10, 2012 at 10:55 PM ECT
Story Updated: Dec 10, 2012 at 11:00 PM ECT
Trinidad Express

Minister of Community Development Winston Gypsy Peters is "very saddened" to hear that soca star Machel Montano has been found guilty on four charges of assault and one of obscene language.
Montano's sentence is still to be determined.
Peters, who told the Express yesterday that Montano was like his little son and he had known him since he was a child, stated: "I hope that there would be some kind of leniency in terms of....(his sentencing). You know Machel is not a violent person in any way. And sometimes bad things happen to good people. The law has taken its course which is the right way to go, but I do hope that everything works well for him and we wouldn't have any setback because a setback for Montano is also a setback for our country.
"Montano is a flagship entertainer of our country and I hope that everything works well for him. But it goes to show that in Trinidad and Tobago the law, despite what everybody says, the law takes its course and the law is for all. But I hope that everything works well for Machel. I love him to death."
Asked about the fact that Montano had been embraced by the current administration, Peters said he did not know that the Government embraced Montano but rather it was the people of the country.
"Machel is an international iconic figure who happens to be from Trinidad and Tobago. The people of Trinidad and Tobago have embraced him. And rightly so because we need people like that to publicise our island," he said.
Planning Minister Dr Bhoe Tewarie, who has worked closely with Montano on the 50th independence anniversary project, was more reticent. Tewarie said he did not think that the matter was fully resolved yet.
"My information is that the magistrate set another day for the determination of sentence. So I would rather not say more at this point and wait until the matter is resolved," he said.
Speaking at last week's Cabinet meeting, Tewarie gave an update on the $5 million investment in the 50th anniversary project. He said among the yields of this project was the fact that Montano and his team were there at the London Olympics and performed for seven nights in support of the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission "marketing the country".
Montano also produced a CD, in which two songs are signed for international distribution, Tewarie had stated.
The entertainment package will also include a video.
Tewarie had said if 20,000 copies of the package were sold, Government would make back its investment. He said Montano was not taking one penny out of the money earned.
He said some of the profits would go into the Children's Life Fund and the rest would go into an investment fund for the development of music.

[pioneer]

There will be NO jail sentence, most likely a small fine, community service and enroll in anger management if so much.

But as usual talknah society believes he goin to "jail"

[PapaC]

Gypsy 'very saddened'

You know Machel is not a violent person in any way. And sometimes bad things happen to good people.

Ahhmmm, i mean...
Gypsy for real???

[Habit7]

Gypsy 'very saddened'
By Ria Taitt Political Editor

Tewarie had said if 20,000 copies of the package were sold, Government would make back its investment. He said Montano was not taking one penny out of the money earned.

Who still buys CD's?

[Les Bain]

Most jail Machel will get is to Golden Grove to give a motivational speech about managing anger and keeping a cool head.

And that still unlikely.

[pioneer]

The mag might prolly give him community service which would be goin into the beetham and talking about controlling anger etc

I don't see why the media harping about this, creating sensationalism

matter of fact I could see the matter being quashed jus cuz of the media

Seetahal aint no idiot

[PapaC]

We in the last month of the year we supposed to be celebrating out 50th. And I haven't even heard one of those sounds on the radio.
When you compare your performance against bottom of the barrel performance, you always excel.

[toyolink]

I wonder if the 'victims' of attack can file suit for compensatory damages and if so what quantum?
In some parts of the world,the victims could be looking at a big pay-day from a successful performer.

[kurpal_v2]

There will be NO jail sentence, most likely a small fine, community service and enroll in anger management if so much.

But as usual talknah society believes he goin to "jail"

He going Raymond yard fadda

[Rooki3]

"raymond"

[Habit7]

Minister of Community Development Winston 'Gypsy' Peters urged the media to stop referring to Machel Montano as a convict

Courtesy C News Live Facebook

[crazybalhead]

Steeeeeuuuuuups.

[Dizzy28]

There will be NO jail sentence, most likely a small fine, community service and enroll in anger management if so much.

But as usual talknah society believes he goin to "jail"

He going Raymond yard fadda

Raymond???

[Les Bain]

I hear things not so bad there.


*edit: thanks dey Rooki3

[Rooki3]

pic fail dey bai

[mero]

man edit that stalers twice too eh

[*$kїđž!™]

auntie kamla would never let him go to jail.....

[pioneer]

talknah society is strong ITT

[bluesteel29]

Minister of Community Development Winston 'Gypsy' Peters urged the media to stop referring to Machel Montano as a convict

Courtesy C News Live Facebook

at the end of the day he is a convict.

[silvyrsurfyr]

http://guardian.co.tt/news/2012-12-14/toney-chip-and-save-machel
Toney: Chip in and save Machel
Published:
Friday, December 14, 2012
ANNA-LISA PAUL


As the dust continues to settle after Monday’s ruling that soca superstar Machel Montano was guilty on four assault charges and using obscene language, attorney Joseph Toney has issued his own appeal for the public to “chip in to save him.”

In a two-page release, titled “Judge Not Lest You Be Judged”, yesterday, Toney, the former chairman of the Congress of the People, pointed out that Montano had a clean record, as he argued, “a custodial sentence in this instance will be too draconian.” Instead, he asked: “Which person in our society, in his or her younger days, has not committed similar acts of folly?”

However, Toney was quick to explain: “This plea must not be interpreted as condoning Machel’s behaviour on that fateful night. “He ought to have known better but let us not condemn him. He has much more to offer T&T and the world with his music and his energetic stage performances. “What I find disturbing is that some members of the public seem to want blood from a national icon.”

Saying Montano had been instrumental in placing T&T on the international music map by showcasing the country’s culture to the world, Toney wrote: “Machel, like all other individuals, is not an infallible being. “The due process of law has determined that he was responsible for the incidents that transpired outside the said nightclub.

“What we as a people must determine, however, is the contribution Machel has made and continues to make to culture and music in our society.” Even as support for the triple-crown winner continues to pour in, it was announced that Montano had topped Tropicalfete’s annual Top 100 International Caribbean songs for 2012.

The countdown chart looks at a variety of cultures, languages and rhythms from the Caribbean and selects songs that reflect the region's influence on mainstream music. Montano topped the list with this year’s offering Mr Fete.


i hope he doesn't mean MONETARY

[Habit7]

Chris Browne beat up a woman who to this day is still amicable with him, and yet struggles to shed that publicity as cities block his concerts and his album sales flop.

Machel assaults a woman along with men and MPs and politicians run to his defence, state entities maintain their endorsements and after winning $2 million last year, Joseph Toney wants us to cover Machel's legal fees.



And these people wants our votes?

[JoKeR1980]

bump for sentencing today

[Stephon.]

Hopefully he gets a life sentence for every shitty song he released this year

[AllTrac]

any vigil for marshall?

[moti]

any vigil for marshall?

the Hd bus doing the transporting?

[javishm]

judgement day :/

[Rooki3]

machel aready know his fate, weeks now

[rfari]

Wha time is the sentencing?

[Greypatch]

IF there is any Justice A Prison sentence will be the ruling.

Buth doh hold alluh breath