Mavado freed of assault charge

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Dancehall entertainer David 'Mavado' Brooks was freed of an assault charge when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court Thursday.

Mavado's attorney, Peter Champagnie said the charges were dismissed following mediation between the complainant and Mavado.

The entertainer and members of his entourage were involved in an altercation with members of the police force at the entrance to a nightclub in New Kingston.

It was alleged that Mavado punched an officer in the face.

(from Jamaica Observer)