The Tribune

By LAMECH JOHNSON

Tribune Staff Reporter

ljohnson@tribunemedia.net

JAMAICAN reggae star Jah Cure found himself in the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday afternoon accused of committing a misdemeanour that stemmed from an argument at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort on Sunday that was captured on video and shared thousands of times on social media.

The singer, 39, whose real name is Siccature Alcock, appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney alongside his 26-year-old countryman Terefe Mason to face a single charge of “fighting in a public place”. A third named accused, 22-year-old Bahamian national Trevor Thompson, was not present at the arraignment.

However, the singer was later discharged of the offence.

It was alleged that the trio, “while at Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, New Providence and being concerned together with others, did disturb the peace by fighting.”

A conviction for the misdemeanour carries a $150 fine.

The artist, who was in the country for a concert last weekend, pleaded not guilty to the charge when called on by the magistrate during his arraignment.

Mason admitted guilt and was fined $150. If he fails to pay the fine, his alternative punishment would be a month’s incarceration at the Department of Correctional Services.

Jah Cure was subsequently discharged and the matter was adjourned to November 23 when the case will proceed against Thompson.