Lawyers representing Dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta have reportedly filed a US$3 million lawsuit against the Government of Dominica over the cancellation of a scheduled concert, and what they are calling an “unlawful arrest” and his subsequent deportation.
A lawsuit was filed in the Caribbean Court of Justice on August 24 by Tommy Lee’s legal representative Cabral Douglas, who is also the son of former Dominica Prime Minister Rosie Douglas.
“I am pleased to announce that formal legal proceedings have been commenced at the Trinidad based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) against the Government of Dominica on my behalf. Article 222 of the Revised Treaty requires natural persons and corporations seeking the original jurisdiction of the court to seek special leave to be heard.”
“So after a long winded and unsuccessful negotiation process, I look forward to the opportunity to prove my case in Trinidad,” said Douglas.
The Gothic Dancehall deejay and three members of his entourage was infamously denied entry to the Domonican Republic, detained and then deported back in February after being scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Douglas.