Dancehall artiste Mavado has broken his silence following his son’s recent murder conviction.
Earlier today the “Not Perfect” took to Instagram to thank fans for their support throughout the entire ordeal. In the post the deejay took several shots at the Jamaican justice system, accusing it of being corrupt.
“Really would like to express my gratitude to all the Fans, friends and family who said positive and encouraging words throughout this terrible time,” the deejay began.
He would then continue by lashing out against the verdict in the trial of his 18-year-old son, Dante Brooks.
“Corruption corruption corruption Jah know star! Some ppl are so f**king wicked how could a man change his statement over 4 times, even went on the stand and said that the police alter his statement. The police came to my home and took my son from my house in Norbrook, lock up 5 other family members for no reason, which resulted in two of my family members losing their jobs because they were in jail for days without any charges.”
“This man also went on the stand and said that these same police officers who carried out the arrest of my son & my family from my home are working for me and he feared his life. The same man who claimed he feared his life, still gave over 14 pages of statements? The inconsistencies inna this man statement only shed light on the corruption.”
In a parting statement, Mavado declared that he would continue fighting for the freedom of his son.
“But I promise to fight for the lives of these Two innocent youths. It’s like my son was found guilty before trial, but I’m going to point out everything and the injustice one day at a time,” he declared.
Last week attorneys representing the teen hinted that they would be looking to appealing the decision promptly.
Dante Brooks and his co-accused Andre Hinds were convicted for the 2018 killing of Lorenzo Thomas. The man was shot and burned to death in a home invasion in the community of Cassava Piece, St Andrew.
The prosecution’s main witness, the victim’s father, testified that he saw Brooks and others during the attack. He says he witnessed the men shoot his son before attempting to sever his head.
Dante Brooks and his co-accused are set to be sentenced on March 12. Both men are facing possible life sentences.
