In a decisive transfer to defend his character, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has taken authorized motion towards people who’ve made defamatory allegations towards him.
His lawyer, Dr. David Dorsett, just lately issued a pre-action protocol letter, marking the start of a authorized battle towards those that have tarnished Browne’s repute.
The pre-action protocol letter
Dr. Dorsett directed the pre-action protocol letter at former United Progressive Occasion (UPP) St John’s Rural North candidate Pearl Quinn-Williams.
This motion is available in response to Quinn-Williams displaying a placard at a current protest that contained a number of allegations towards Prime Minister Browne.
Increasing the authorized entrance: Extra letters within the pipeline
Throughout an look on the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Providers’ Night Newscast, Dr. Dorsett made it clear that the authorized motion doesn’t cease with Quinn-Williams.
He introduced his intention to ship related letters to St. Mary South Member of Parliament Kelvin “Shugy” Simon and the Antigua Observer.
Dr. Dorsett expressed astonishment at Simon’s determination to problem Browne by reposting a picture of the placard on his Fb web page.
Moreover, he raised questions concerning the Antigua Observer’s position in republishing the offensive materials in a web based version of the newspaper.
As per Dr. Dorsett, the pre-action protocol letters for Kelvin “Shugy” Simon and the Antigua Observer have been despatched, signaling the beginning of authorized proceedings towards these events.
Browne’s dedication to defend his repute
Prime Minister Browne, throughout a current radio program on Pointe FM 99.1, reaffirmed his dedication to vigorously shield his repute.
He denied all allegations of corruption made towards him.
Browne emphasised that he’s not enthusiastic about partaking in arguments however as an alternative intends to take authorized motion towards those that “cross the road.”
He challenges anybody who accuses him of corruption to show their claims in court docket.
