Georgetown: While the Advisory Committee on Broadcasting is investigating complaints by chairman of the ERC Bishop Juan Edghill about character assasination against two broadcasters, He has filed a constitutional motion seeking $50M in damages. The motion was filed against popular commentator Tony Veira and broadcaster Chandra Narine Sharma. owner of channel 6. Trakkernews was able to see a copy of the motion that was filed. In the statement of claim, it was said that on May 4, last, that Sharma published and broadcast a commentary by Vieira which allegedly caused defamation towards Edghill. In his claim, the Bishop said that the commentary has caused him to look corrupt and as a political stooge. Furthermore he says that the commentary makes him appear to be intentionally marginalising and discriminating against persons on the basis of their religion, ethnicity and race.
Edghill’s lawyers are claiming that his reputation has been seriously damaged and he suffered considerable distress, embarrassment, public humiliation and ridicule.
They are now seeking damages in excess of $25M for libelous statements published by the two named defendants on May 4, last, and $25M for aggravated and punitive damages.
Further they are also asking for an injunction restraining the defendants by themselves, their servants or agents from repeating or republishing the said or similar libel of and concerning Edghill.
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