High Court Judge Bernie Stephenson has struck out a defense by Opposition leader Lennox Linton in the alleged “rapist ministers’ case” brought by members of the 2014 Skerrit Cabinet.
Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan had asked the court “strike out the defense” of Linton saying “their case was entirely hopeless.”
“The defense/ evidence submitted by the first named defendant (Linton) made reference to and relied on a single report which does not warrant the charge of rape and or extortion or the description of rapist against all the ministers,” Astaphan told the court.
He told the court the defense filed in the matter “disclosed no reasonable defense or defenses which may have any reasonable prospects of success and in the circumstances, the defense ought to be struck out.”
The defense, he said, was premised exclusively on among other things “inadmissible evidence ( the complaint), hearsay, and an alleged complaint which is not evidence of the material and the underlying facts and does not address or prove the allegations that the Ministers raped and extorted sexual favours from young people or women in exchange for assistance from the public purse.”
However, J. Gildon Richards, who is representing Linton, in his submissions in opposition to the matter being struck out, told the court that the Defendant (Linton) relied on “qualified privilege, fair comment, and justification”.
He told the court that “the defense or part thereof discloses a sufficient defense which should be tested at the trial of this matter.”
Richards also told the court that the claimant’s suggestion that the defense does not answer the defamatory words, meaning or claims pleaded, is “unreasonable or preemptive.”
He also told the court that the question of whether or not the defense of Linton is bad or not depends on “the full circumstances of the evidence which should be examined by a full trial by a Judge as in the Reynolds case.”
He urged the court to find that they had adequately pleaded and adduced evidence to support the defense of “qualified privilege for trial.”
Justice Stephenson in her 50-page judgment said, “I have given careful consideration to the written and oral submissions made by the parties in this matter and I have made a finding that effectively disposes of this application.”
She said that in the case at bar, the court is therefore required to determine whether the defense filed is bound to fail, and in that regard, the court is only concerned with the defense which is alleged, discloses no reasonable ground for defending the claim and that it has no real prospect of success.
“Applying the tests laid down in the deciding cases; and upon examining the words complained off; I find that the ordinary reasonable listener hearing the words as spoken by the first named Defendant, would understand him to mean, that the claimants, all of them, are guilty of committing a grievous criminal offense of rape and of harboring rapists,” Judge Stephenson said.
She further stated that having examined the evidence, “there was no allegation that the ministers of government had raped anybody.”
She said that the defense of “qualified privilege” would not succeed and the defense proffered by the defendants when reviewed, “are incapable of succeeding.”
“The words uttered by the first named defendant (Linton) and rebroadcast by the second named defendant (Q-FM) are seriously defamatory to the claimants…for these reasons, I shall strike out the defense filed by the defendants herein as unsustainable without merit and an abuse of the court’s process,” the Judge said.
She added, “Having decided that the defense is struck out, upon consideration of the statement of case and the witness statements filed by the claimants in this matter and therefore enter judgment in default against them on the whole of the claim with damages to be assessed. The matter will now be fixed by the court office for assessment of damages. Because this matter came by claim form I will, therefore, Order that the damages and cost be assessed by the Master.”
Linton’s attorney has already indicated that he will appeal the matter.
Linton was sued by the ministers following remarks he made at a UWP “Youth In It Too” rally held at St. Joseph on Sunday, May, 25th 2014 which he referred to alleged activities by government ministers as rape.
In his statement made during the 2014 rally, he said, “There can be no honor in a government that harbors rapist ministers and upholds extortion of sexual services from young people seeking the facilitation of ministers to get personal development assistance from the public purse.”
The ministers subsequently filed a defamation lawsuit and Linton was also asked to pay $1-million in compensation.
The full court ruling is posted below.
It would be most unfortunate, if a minister of Government really committed this alleged crime and still excepts the money. Those of us who read DA Vibes dated 28th April must have been stunned at what Roosevelt Skeritt had to say about the court’s decision. The courts has not yet arrived at a firm decision as to the amount of money Mr. Linton will have to pay, however, Skeritt cannot wait for his share. He has even predicted his share. He said, “I want that money, I want that fifty thousand dollars.” Is this man broke or what, or is he trying to give the impression that regardless to all what the opposition has to say in relation to how rich he is , bottom line, he is broke.
It is close that is alll i have to say..
How can anyone make such a statement and feel he is correct?
The problem with Linton is, he feels he has a right to say anything. He is correct and everyone else, even the Court is wrong. This is blatant ignorance. He is like a child who has not yet grown up to adulthood and thinks like a child.
Linton has no sense of apology. He did not comment about the violence which occurred on February 7th. His silence projected that what those troublemakers did they were correct and he condoned it.
Linton, you gave yourself away for who and what you are. It is sad that your supporters cannot see through you.
If you have any intentions of ever becoming PM of Dominica, you have spoiled your opportunity. You might as well remove yourself from this campaign.
Linton, you have much to learn.
Just wondering….will Linton know how to be diplomatic and exercise verbal restraint as PM if in disagreement with international or regional governments?
they have the court behind them. even ir you show the judge evidence in writing the judge will not allow it. french passport is a good example. money talks?
can you manage money that’s why you support him so pay the bill for him
WHAT! Listen to your self, is there any evidence when over and over Linton called the young women of Dominica Prostitutes. He said they were prostituting themselves to these Ministers, then turn around and called the ministers rapists. Is that a civilized PERSON? It doesn’t matter the life style of your teenage daughter for an old man to belittling her over and over. Think about the character of the person who you want to lead our nation.
U are so much like linton that’s why u and linton will continue to pay money in court
hhmm/How comes the former parl rep for Soufriere constituency name not there? HHmmm
Lennox. One day and I hope soon, things will turn around. It is true that “…The love of money is the root of ALL evil…’ These evil will soon be destroyed. Keep praying and never give up. God doe not give up on His people.
Mamselle needs to go back to her home town. She could never make those judgements there. Why is she so angry with Mr. Linton? What has he done to her? She appears to be obviously aiding and abetting the crap that this government is doing. Do the right, be firm, be fair. Thats all we ask.
What is really wrong with Dominica’s Justice system. It is unbelievable. What does it benefit a man or woman, a judge to systematically try to destroy another when deep down in their hearts they fully well know that many young women in Dominica can attest to the fact that they have fallen prey to these very persons whom the Judge feels should be compensated for their actions. Why was the Minister forced to resign his post? Just asking, wasn’t it due to the alleged misconduct with a minor. A bunch of hypocrites condoning wrong and feeling important. Enjoy your day . God will have his turn at judgement. Hope your conscience will be clear. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. 99 days for the thief and one day for the watchman. Peace out.
They trying hard to destroy you Lenox don’t worry sir God is the final judge let them carry on with the bias. Tony your turn will come doh worry.
The People of Dominica will be “the Jurors” at the Election poles in favour of Lennox Linton for all those that have been grieved and have not been given justice.
We and our children will continue to pray until the God that we serve DELIVER us and our country from this ONE MAN GOVERNMENT AND HIS FRIENDS because while he and his friends BELLIES ARE FULL our children are CRYING OUT LOUDLY because their BELLIES ARE EMPTY. GOD MUST AND WILL INTERVENE AND set Lennox free, hold strong God WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU ALONE. We are on our knees every minute seeking God’s face.
When a natural man is at war with the devil himself; The people of God should stand against all evil.
This present government is evil to the bone. Victory is on Lennox side because he is the defender of the people. He is worth much more to the people of Dominica than that trashy government. Sail on Linton, Dominicans who love their Country are on your side.
Rapist is a very strong word. HOw, where and how it was said.
DNO Marn would like a copy of the Complaint and the respond,,,
If you gonna post the ruling then why not post the whole Docket for the case den,,,
Let the readers and the public see exactly what’s really going on,,,
For those whom may be interested in comprehending the Definition of Rape at Law:
Here’s a definition from Bouvier’s Law Dictionary.
RAPE
RAPE, crime. law. The carnal knowledge of a woman by a man forcibly and unlawfully against her will. In order to ascertain precisely the nature of this offense, this definition will be analyzed. 2. Much difficulty has arisen in defining the meaning of carnal knowledge, and different opinions have been entertained some judges having supposed that penetration alone is sufficient, while other’s deemed emission as an essential ingredient in the crime. Hawk. b. 1, c. 41, s. 3; 12 Co. 37; 1 Hale, P. C. 628; 2 Chit. Cr. L. 810. But in modern times the better opinion seems to be that both penetration and emission are necessary. 1 East, P. C. 439; 2 Leach, 854. It is, however, to be remarked, that very slight evidence may be sufficient to induce a jury to believe there was emission. Addis. R. 143; 2 So. Car. C. R. 351; 1 Beck’s Med. Jur.
“Applying the tests laid down in the deciding cases; and upon examining the words complained off; I find that the ordinary reasonable listener hearing the words as spoken by the first named Defendant, would understand him to mean, that the claimants, all of them, are guilty of committing a grievous criminal offense of rape and of harboring rapists,” Judge Stephenson said.
She further stated that having examined the evidence, “there was no allegation that the ministers of government had raped anybody.” DNO, I am a bit confused here but this does not add up, care to Explain?
Wat about the south minister ca sha koo? Hah hah hah hah hah god save the queen.
Liniton, my advise to you now is to go on a week of fasting and deliver these people into the hands of GOD.You should read Psalm 40 every morning and night. Do the same with Psalm 51. Your deliverance will come.
And there I was thinking it was all about Trapist Ministers. No wonder I thought it all a bit odd.
Let him pay – let him PAY!!!!
Clearly we are in a dictatorial state , the Government who is actually one man controls the media he has Marpin , DBS , Kairi , GIS , The new Chronicle even voice of life to a certain extent . He controls the church particularly the Catholic church , and now he has taken custody of the Courts . Oh my where are we heading , very soon laws will be passed to shut down Q95 . OH BY DE WAY HE ALSO CONTROLS THE ELECTORAL COMMISSIONS AND THE IPO . Dominicans we need to rise and do it now !
The GOVT can find money to give away, left ,right and center with no accountable. Also with no consideration to use it to alleviate long term poverty in Dominica.
So we will find the money to fight for a better life, liberty and justice in this country.
Wen a animal is corned it tries its best to defend itself, like the DLP nelson mandala was in a worst position than linton fighting for BLACK PEOPLE wanted to hang for there own good,the same blacks crook Marcus garvy, the same Black’s that was selling out there brothers and sisters for the wite man during the trans Atlantic slavery LUNTON DON’T GIVE UP.
We all have the right to our opinions. The only person that’s destroying Lennox is Lennox. Some may say it’s hatred by Astaphan and Skerritt, others may say its everyone. It is Lennox’s poor choice of words that’s getting him in hot water. Lennox is a very brilliant man very well articulated, but demonstrates poor judgment with his choice of words. And if he is not very careful to what he says, that may present very frequent appearance in the court system under the same allegations. It’s not looking at all good for Lennox.
God is NOT Father Thomas that will bless wrong doing and evil doers, and curse those that stand for righteousness, truth, and justice for all. The God I serve will soon judge all ungodliness and those that support, cover, encourage evil. Here is Romans. 16::20 . . 19-20 “… I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. 20And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. How long? Paul says “SHORTLY” Rev. 22:12 12And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. 13I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Skerrit IS NOT THE BEGINNING AND THE END!
So you mean to tell me really n truly that hard headed man not learning he still want to question the Judge integrity. His supporters worst than him, if they really loved him they would caution him. So the whole world is against LENNOX LINTON then? Nope, you are your own enemy. Linton you better ask yourself a question man, wicked you wicked like that you have gone overboard n its back firing on you. Your intention is to destroy the country but you destroying yourself in the process. Best you stop it before you loss your mind n destroy your family wicked, stubborn, heartless man. You may run but you cannot hide. And is best you pack n go elsewhere, give others some of your trouble. wherever you go is the same so they will depot you when the time come but Skerrit will not escape you this time ungrateful monkey. Jahhhh I cannot believe a man so impossible and his disciples refuse to see that smh
Workers supporters time to jump ship. Lennox will finish all of your money with his tongue. Lennox will PLIMAY all you. Every meeting workers have they asking for collection to pay bills and you still have to put money in Radiothon. You have to protest and march in the hot sun, no water , no busta, no coffee and no results because Lennox only saying what he want with no evidence.
Lennox to soft. He had many opportunities to file lawsuits against the PM and the SC. the most glaring is the attempted framing of Lennox in the PM ‘s IPO documents leaking saga- I mean one could not get a clearer picture of blantant and well calculated public mischief and blackmail yet still he Linton seem to have allowed that to just go by. He Lennox should have milked them two guys. But mister to nice while the PM and the SC have no mercy for him.
Funny thing is…it’s really happening but…I guess no one will want to come out and say “Yes it happened to me” seeing how small Dominica is. You’ll never get a job because that one know this one and will call and say “aye don’t give her your job”.
In Court it’s not about what is true is what you can prove….so…
Mr Linton i am broke, i cant help you to pay your lawsuits any more… I think Linton is becoming a liability to the we the UWP… SKERRO HAS TO GO BUT WE DON’T WANT LINTON EITHER
So Linton said the following:
In his statement made during the 2014 rally, he said, “There can be no honor in a government that harbors rapist ministers and upholds extortion of sexual services from young people seeking the facilitation of ministers to get personal development assistance from the public purse.”
And this judge, attempting to be the ears & brain of a ORDINARY REASONABLE LISTENER came up with the following:
“Applying the tests laid down in the deciding cases; and upon examining the words complained off; I find that the ordinary reasonable listener hearing the words as spoken by the first named Defendant, would understand him to mean, that the claimants, all of them, are guilty of committing a grievous criminal offense of rape and of harboring rapists,” Judge Stephenson said.
Where in Linton words did he clearly imply or say all of them were rapists? How did this judge determine that’s what (RIGHT-THINKING) ordinary reasonable listeners deduced from Linton’s…
Jesus did nothing wrong and he was crucified but guess what he raised and great things
How old is Lennox – 60, 61? This is the time you should really be hitting your stride, but it seems like he is stuck in some deep mud and no matter how much he spins those wheels, he can’t can anywhere fast. If anything, he seems to be moving backward. What of he is deposed of his position?
I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes partner.
$1000000.00 divided by 18. That’s that each minister going to get. Boss there is more to come. Mark my words.
Pm judge all need to go jail
This was expected at the local court level- no doubt this will be appealed.
Not supporting Linton’s statements (can’t he learn from past mistakes?), but this a simple case he can win. Its not the end, appealing, and going to the privy council will take another 6-8 years. And i doubt the local courts would consider a $1 million payout, maybe under $200k.
That said its best if:
a) UWP replace its Leader and PRO and/or;
b) Prepare a manifesto and present their plans to the people. This constant hoopla on corruption obviously hasn’t worked- is that how they won in 1995? Resonate with the POCKETS of the common people. I don’t know their vision for Dominica- and i listen to Q95.
c) change the way they correspond to the Dominican people. Though these protests and public meetings they are DICTATING to people- they should have done the town hall meetings and have a CONVERSATION with people. Cater for all of Dominican society not just a few militants whose vote you already have.
Something is wrong in Dominica, I mean many things are going wrong in Dominica. Checko did not file a defense and he was crucified. Lennox filed a defense and he is crucified. Since when a judge decides that your defense is not good enough? Please explain the judicial system in Dominica, since when people are not allowed to defend themselves in court.
> Since when a judge decides that your defense is not good enough?
For a civil lawsuit… probably a couple centuries.
The defense is all hearsay. No one was formally accused of such behavior. Note both Checko and Linton had the same lawyer. DNO deleted my original comment which went a bit deeper
Judges decide matters of law. If a judge examines the pleadings of the parties, the judge can conclude as a matter of law, one party will not prevail and rule for the other party. Now, having said this, there is political prejudice in Dominica’s judicial system. Now, UWP has a decision to make: Lennox Linton is more of a liability than an asset to the party. This is what happens when a complete political neophyte is engineered to become leader of the party by Edison James. It is time to get Linton out of the party for the good of the party.
Bro. I think the judge simply adopted Tony Astaphans argument and presented it as her rukling. Why did she not say something like this before when Lennox appear in court and not all of governmnent people turn up? Why now, I’m telling you it is because Skerrit does not want to appear in court and be questioned by Lennox. That is all there is to it brother. I never hear Lennox call anyone of them individuals a rapist by name. Have you? This is ludicrous man. The court is supposed to rule, not Tony Astaphan. Let him go and sue Rijock in Miami instead if he has any balls.
Just tell Lennox to keep his mouth shut. He was vindictive. What he stated was to demean the PM and his members so that D/cans would not vote for them.
Lennox wants the Court to be fair with him but he was not fair to the PM and the other politicians.
Linton is scandalous. He heard something and pounced on it. This has to be proven. Worst yet, he called them rapist ministers, saying the PM harbored them. How could he have stated that?
Why comment if you have no knowledge of the subject matter you are commenting about. The law is not about emotion, favouritism, partisanship and such like. Striking out of pleadings (including a Defence) and Summary Judgment are not novel to Dominica and are long established and integral component of all common law based legal systems. As the host of one of Dominica’s radio talk shows sometimes reminds, it is better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool rather than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt…
that’s why you are not an attorney ROOSIE!
“A government which habours ministers” and to this judge it means all ministers! This English language is really very difficult to understand.
He did not say which minister or ministers. So his reference to ministers without naming names refers to all ministers of Government. Simple English.
some of allu think is allu alone that know english n allu have no common sense. Well go n teach English in university noh
Every time we will say is the court that wrong., the privy council wrong, the CCJ wrong. Never Lennox that wrong right?
agree with you but don’t you think he made his statement so it is only fair for him to defend himself in court??
Right because he has never been wrong. The judgment of the privy council was a perverted and racist one and the judges there know that justice was not done. KPB could never and I repeat never, ever been involved in any business in the UK to the extent that he was in the layou project. The present case is another miscarriage of justice and the judge knows exactly why she has ruled in Tony’s favour. That was not a victory for the ministers but rather a win for Tony. The court knew quite well that skerritt had a French passport, Tony knows that and skerritt knows that but to continue their corrupt fight against the people Tony was able to get away with saying that a perfectly correct procedure, like disclosure, which has been followed in other similar cases is a fishing trip. Unless people take the law into their hands this foolishness will not stop, we cannot continue to allow this injustice to plague our society.
Things are not getting any better for Mr. Linton. Hope that one day he will eventually learn his lesson. That aggressive, bay side politics will destroy him, if he does not change.
Garcon you never listen to Reginald Austrie man, guess you need to send that same message to him too,,,
What a way to end what has already been a miserable week for Linton. Lennox, take your lead from Thompson Fountain. Leave Dominica before these wicked people destroy you. You are bright, skilled, and disciplined enough to go out there and do something for yourself and your family, and leave these people in their evil before it’s too late…
Don’t be silly. Where do you think Linton can go and do better for himself? What skills does he possess that is in demand outside Dominica that an employer can utilize?
Forget journalism. These people are being laid off all over the place. As an employer, what would you hire him to do?
On the contrary. He is not brighter, skilled or disciplined
But thats what they are trying to do so they can make Dpminica like Venezuela. They want no one to obstruct them. Linton is like a thorn in their flesh so they want to do away with him at all and any cost. But there is a God watching .Mr Linton take heart some day you will be vindicated and Dominicans will see the light .Their eyes will be opened but I hope it won’t be too late.
On the other hand MR Linton why don’t you take them to court too.Give them a taste of what they are giving you. Hold on tight .After the trials comes the blessing. Job went through more than what you are going through.
give it to them NO give it to you pay the bill for him
@ My Two cents, have you been drinking home made waters ? For you to say that Linton, is bright, skilled and disciplined enough, Who ever you are take a good look in the mirror before writing Rum shop talk on DNO and the same goes to Fransisco, Friends
he did this already and he was sent back to Dominica thank you! bright and disciplined ?
As far as DLP and its acolytes are concerned,Dominica should not have any opposition.Good must and SHALL triumph over evil.
sKERRIT MUST GO
SKERRIT MUST GO!
SKERRIT MUST GO NOW!
Again being deceitful, defiant, and arrogant doesn’t place you in a good position even with your diehard base. People will understand and be sympathetic to you, if you get of your high horse and say I am human and I am SORRY. Instead you are flexing YOUR fetheless wings. The Skeritte MUST GO. it hasn’t work. Lennox must pay, Lennox must Pay. Lennox must stop begging poor Dominicans for money.
Linton must must pay
Skeritt must Go . Linton must pay. Skeritte must go, Linton must Pay. Skeritte must Go,, when Linton Pay.
@ % Why don’t you asked your friend Linton, to Quit he is making a fool of himself just as you keeps on doing yourself idiots
The same CBI money to foot his Bill!
he must go well go and take him out na? mule!
% make a comment of value so that plp can get ur massage u worst than linton we will see who have to go and must go soon in linton allu rust
…………… The statement in no way suggest that every and all members are rapists and as a Caribbean person I am totally surprised that she would come to this conclusion. We have a unique way of speaking which we all understand and if this woman doesn’t k ow that then she has no business being a judge. I believe it is time that the people of the Caribbean and Fominica in particular start taking action against these…..judges.
Keep it up Mr linton your sheep will pay.
Anybody else noticed that ……. name was glaringly absent when this case was filed?
One of the things that make you go, “hmmmm”
Dominica is just a polluted country..Nothing on island is truely functional.
Baker’s Dozen, you see when people don’t get their facts how ignorant they sound. First the person who you trying to insinuated was not included could not be included because he wasn’t a minister at the time. He wasn’t even in public life because he had left for health reasons. He only re-entered public like in 2014 almost a year plus after the statements were made and a case was filed.
People like you will say this crap with no facts and your kool-aid drinkers will just swallow it and even like this bu…..t!
Captain the ship is sinking, captain the seas are rough. Shall we abundon ship or shall we stay on it ? We don’t know , we don’t know captain you tell us what to do, because we have no more money to give to radiothyon
We need to be prepared to fight them in the court, on their cars, at their homes, wherever they are we’ve got to fight them until this evil system disappears.
This is a threat and politicians should have all can of video devices around them , their family and properties. Is that wjat dominica politics come to?
Good must triumph over evil..Dominica is a very corrupt country.
And de evil is falling case by case. And we end in ur words %:
Linton has failed
Linton has failed
Linton has failed.
That’s what we are seeing now %. YOU are so right. Good will triumph of evil. Yes good did triumph. You have JUST started to pay for your evilness. Glad to see you just recognize yourself as being evil. YOU have blemish and maliciously destroyed the character of a person who has done you no harm. Is that what you call GOOD? I rather be in hell than to face YOUR evil! Recognize your words%, your rethrotic isn’t resonating by the majority of the Dominican populace. Take on the role of a leader, not a bay boy. We are a civilized society.
Well leave our country boss and go somewhere else linton must pay
So is workers alone that can fight? try a ting n allu will see what time it is I am ready to fight for my country n my PM. Skerrit Forever !!!!! I Love My PM. We shall not be moved !!!!! Go n shake allu bag where allu sell allu coal. Lennox must go to Hellllll n he is already in it. What you want for others it will return full blast to you. Salpettttt Take what you get I not feeling sorry
Linton will stay sans ayeh. You will be left with nothing to give your children. Smh. Time to protect yourself and your family, give up on politics my boy.
Look Thompson Fontaine jump ship already.
wow!! that’s a horrible thing to say. especially when you have children. wow!!.
Dominica is a mess with the DLP and the unjust justice system. Here wrong is right and right is wrong. But we too slack in Dominica to allow a foreign woman to control the direction our country goes. We can stop this evil in one day but we have to be willing to do what we have to do
But who is the foreign woman nuh? early so u drinkin juice?
Thanks, foreign woman! Why would you choose to bring a wife or mother in your dirtiness? I just hope you are not talking bout U MAMA!
I find Judge Bernie Stephenson a coward., she took the easy way out This is not the first time this case has been scheduled for a court hearing , when the P.M. found, in my opinion a spurious excuse not to attend it is clear to me that particularly the P.M. is adamant that he shoukld not be cross examined by the accused. It is agains natural justice for an accused to be denied an opportunity to defend himself. and I pray that he will get his day in court from a higher authority. I does not look good for the government of a country and its leader to appear to put themse3lves above the law.
Every man has a right to refuse to testify unless subpoenaed
But Linton seems to be having some bad luck these days. It seems like everything is being thrown at him at once. My friend Lennox, take heed. If that’s the best they can throw at you, in reference to the Pinard Byrne case and now this, these are nothing compared to the blessings you will receive – threefold in blessings what your enemies wish and execute against you.
He’s the one doing these things to himself through his own words and actions… no one is doing it to him.
No one is responsible for this guy, he is responsible for what he says and does.
anansi, What different do you expect? Who is in power, havn’t you seen the trend?
,Whenever man brand you guilty you are not convicted as yet , But when God say you are ,There is no politics in that , The arm of flesh will fail you, you dear not trust your own,
And now Linton says he is going to appeal the judge’s decision. So Dominicans get get for another Pinard Burns saga. Linton all you are doing is postponing the inevitable. In the end you will loose again and you will have to pay more. It’s always the same old story with you. Dominicans this man cannot learn. We need to distance ourselves from this loose cannon as quickly as possible cus there are more law suits toncome.
Did he say the Government of Dominica? “There can be no honor in a government that harbors rapist ministers and upholds extortion of sexual services from young people seeking the facilitation of ministers to get personal development assistance from the public purse.” This should be a case of who the cap fit. There are over 200 governments all over the world, unless I’m missing something, this judge must be insane or the defense is blatantly stupid.
Since when a judge decides that a matter should not go to trial based on her opinion? People get acquitted for murder even when they are caught RED handed. A man recently walked out of a murder charge even when he admitted to his guilt.
Dominica is becoming a frightening place to live if you are not a supporter of the government. This judge should be disciplined because she is playing a political game.
You rightly observed that he didn’t specifically identified the Dominican Government but good ole Gildon did so in his defense and gave away the case. First Checko now this.
I hAve absolutely no confidence in this counsel. Checko is my personal friend and I was totally disgusted by what occurred. I think he should be disbarred for malpractice, incompetence AND negligence.
He was not campaigning to be the gov\’t of any other country in the world. He was campaigning to be the gov\’t of Dominica.
This is not only a wake up call for politicians, but every individual should take a cue.
I guess he was talking about Ministers in the Government of Guyana, when he was addressing the Guyana youth rally at St. Joseph in the Commonwealth of Dominica
..stop this desperation
No the government of Barbados…….. Damn fool. Wat you guys need to start doing is tell Linton to shut up or pay
that’s why you are a supporter of trump give him some money
Linton you not building workers party u destroying it boy
Another radio-thon AGAIN? By the time he is done, Linton will bankrupt his supporters.
Word of advice Lennox: before you shoot your mouth, make sure you are on solid ground. If you are not sure, make those statements in parliament where you enjoy immunity from slander.
There are also other ways (I know of but shall not divulge) to avoid llibel/slander/litigation. But let his inept lawyer advise him.
Another statement: “Be sure brain is engaged before putting mouth in gear.” It appears that Linton’s brain was not/is never engaged. He keeps shooting his mouth which gets him into trouble and sued. This is costing him a fortune. When will he ever learn?
Admin, are you able to list the cases brought against Linton and the result?
While I certainly do not support this corrupt government and their cabal the opposition need to be more measured if they are to attract the full support of those of us looking for an alternative which I believe is the UWP. But all these court ruling against Linton every 1 year (as it appears) put questions in my mind of his suitability to run the country.
I will admit I believe the legal/court system is also corrupt which contributes to all these rulings and I also believe that Skerrit and corrupt government is mindful of the concerns of those on the fence. So they will continue to add on pressure (legal and otherwise) to put Linton in a poor light, thus my reason to suggest a more measured appropriate be taken. The UWP support is locked, the dictator control his base, the fight is for the majority on those looking for something better than what we have had for the past 10 years +.
Thank you
It is good to note that you appear, at least partially, to recognise that Linton is the author of his own misfortune. Unfortunately, when he gets himself into trouble (as he frequently does) his supporters rush to blame, the Government, the President, the Bishop, the Courts (whether in Dominica, Court of Appeal, Privy Counsel/CCJ) rather than, as they should do, blaming and advising Linton himself. None of those who get blamed are the ones who open Linton’s mouth for him or decide upon the strategies he chooses to adopt. Linton’s supporters must instead of giving him misplaced support, advise him to progress from being an angry activist (righteous or not) to a statesman ready to take up the mantel of Prime Minister and Leader of the nation. I doubt many would relish the prospect of video clips featuring their PM in the sort of unattractive (some would say unbecoming) tirades that Linton regularly provides.
we all understand ,this case is more about system than guilt, This is no supprise , Politics, Out of all other cases This one? Out of every other times, now especially?leading to a sceptical political rally ,At a time where the most important issues are confronting our nation ,Three cases in the us which might implicate our prime minister, Monfared, Madukee and lg lapseng, At a time when desperation is at a high, Dominicans , be focus ,Do not be deceived Watch venesuella, The opposition leader was killed , watch lebia, eraq china ,etc , Workers people , Do not be distracted, you are wiser than that , Be constant with the issues ,keep the pressure on ,Victory is at the door, God is in it
I wonder if you have a good mind get away with your fake news about cases in US well let the truth set you free
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sucks to be you right now lenny