For the first time since his latest arrest in the United States, Jamaican dancehall artiste Chronic Law has publicly addressed the controversy, alleging he is being repeatedly targeted by the same officer involved in his January detention while also accusing sections of the media of spreading misleading information about his case. The entertainer, whose given name is Ackeem Campbell, said the situation is affecting both his freedom and the career he has worked hard to build, adding that although he is prepared to face any legitimate legal matter through the proper legal process, he wants what he describes as the ongoing targeting and harassment to end.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the dancehall deejay claimed his latest arrest came shortly after his performance at Rise N Toast on July 5 over an alleged warrant in Georgia. He noted that he had performed in Atlanta the previous day without any issues before being taken into custody. “I want to address this once and only once,” Chronic Law wrote. “What is happening to me is not new. It is part of a long, ongoing situation, and I believe I am being repeatedly targeted and harassed by the same officer connected to my arrest back in January.” He continued by urging the public and media to pay close attention to the matter, stating that he is willing to face any legitimate legal proceedings while asking for what he describes as the continued harassment to stop.
The statement follows another difficult chapter for the entertainer, who spent 73 days in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this year before being released without charge on March 26. That experience later inspired his seven-track EP, I.C.E (Inside Cold & Empty), released in April and produced alongside Grammy-winning producer Notnice. Chronic Law previously described the ordeal as a life-changing period that strengthened his faith and forced him to reassess loyalty within his inner circle, while Notnice revealed that much of the project was conceived during the artiste’s detention.
Shortly after issuing his first statement, Chronic Law returned to social media with a second message directed at several Jamaican media platforms. Without holding back, he accused outlets including On The Spot and MyView of publishing inaccurate information about his situation without properly verifying the facts. The deejay argued that sensational reporting was unfairly damaging both his reputation and career, urging media houses to conduct proper research before sharing information with the public.
His latest comments have added another layer to a story that has already generated widespread discussion across the Caribbean and beyond. Supporters continue to call for patience while more details emerge, while others await further clarification from the legal process. As questions surrounding the case continue to unfold, the spotlight now shifts to what comes next for one of dancehall’s most talked-about artistes.
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