Dancehall entertainer Mavado was offered bail today after being formally charged with regards to an altercation at a St. Ann nightclub. Reportedly, the bail for Mavado and his manager, Julian Griffiths Jones, was set at JA$50,000.
Mavado was arrested along with nine members of his entourage following the skirmish that occurred at the Jamaica Jamaica nightclub on Saturday night. The fight involved a delivery man, who, after said confrontation was left “bloody” by the entourage. Additionally, they allegedly vandalized the club on leaving & were chased down in Mavado’s tour bus as police tried to get a hold of the deejay.
The Cassava Piece born entertainer, whose real name is David Brooks as charged with malicious destruction of property while his manager, Griffiths-Jones was charged for assault. Attorney, Chris-Tavares Finson told the Jamaica Observer, "We will be there for him when he goes to court. It is apparent that it seems to be a misunderstanding where Mavado and Griffiths Jones is concerned. I'm sure it will be resolved.” Mavado is booked for a June 9th court date.
Last week, Mavado officially launched his new record label, Mansion Records; built, in part to promote his “Gully Squad” artistes. His new single, Delilah will be officially released this week on the label, with a video for the single to debut in the coming weeks.
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