Manager testifies in Trinidadian Soca artiste’s assault

The manager of popular Trinidadian soca artiste Rodney LeBlanc, also known as “Benjai”, on Wednesday took to the stand to give his testimony against the man who is accused of assaulting the duo back in April 2017.
Disc jockey (DJ) and Manager Seon Issacs recalled the ordeal, relating to the

court that they had just finished performing at popular night spot Palm Court and were preparing to leave the venue when the incident occurred.
The court heard that on the day in question – April 16 – at around 02:30h, the accused and another had just entered their car with registration plates PLL 2456 when the driver reversed the vehicle, hitting the persons who were standing behind. They began to tap on the vehicle and the accused subsequently exited his car brandishing a gun towards them while another dealt LeBlanc a stab to the face.
LeBlanc was then rushed to a nearby city hospital where immediate corrective surgery was ordered for his face.
Issacs told the court that his testimony came just 11 months after the initial incident occurred and that at the time of the incident, he did not make an effort to protect his client.
Reports into the matter state that the accused – 27-year-old Maverick DeAbreau – during an argument moments after the soca artiste wrapped up his concert in Guyana on April 16, hit him with a glass bottle causing actual bodily harm.
Moreover, LeBlanc reportedly started to hit the back of the car with a Ciroc bottle he had in his hand. The driver allegedly came out of his car and LeBlanc reportedly advanced towards him. However, after seeing the commotion outside, De Abreu allegedly rushed out of the vehicle and dealt one blow to LeBlanc’s face with a bottle.
LeBlanc received 15 stitches for the injuries he received.