The legal counsel for Sengabo Jean Bosco, popularly known as Fatakumavuta, is questioning the validity of forgiveness recently granted by musician Mugisha Benjamin, also known as The Ben, on social media.
Attorney Jean Paul
Fatikaramu stated that forgiveness would only be recognized in court if
formally documented and presented as part of the case. This comes after The Ben
publicly forgave Fatakumavuta via Instagram on Wednesday, November 6, 2024,
despite past grievances over statements made on 3D TV and social media.
The Ben, known for his
successful music career, expressed his choice to forgive, even though he
acknowledges the “deep wounds” caused by Fatakumavuta’s comments. “I pray you
find a humble heart and peace,” The Ben said, showing a desire for
reconciliation but asserting the need for justice alongside forgiveness.
However, Fatikaramu
countered The Ben’s social media forgiveness, explaining that legal forgiveness
requires a formal process. “When someone grants forgiveness, it typically
requires a formal document with a signature and court approval,” he stated,
adding that social media statements alone would not be processed by the court.
He emphasized that true legal forgiveness would involve written documentation
submitted to the judicial system.
Fatikaramu clarified that
in the legal system, “forgiveness” involves requesting the withdrawal of any
filed charges, a process that The Ben’s Instagram post did not follow. He
added, “When you file for forgiveness, you formally withdraw the complaint,
allowing the court to conclude the case.”
Meanwhile, The Ben
assured followers on social media that he wasn’t the one who initially filed
the charges, but copies of court records show he had indeed filed through his
lawyer, Jean Paul Ibambe. One fan even urged The Ben to officially withdraw his
complaint in court if his forgiveness was sincere.
In response, Fatikaramu confirmed that if The Ben genuinely withdraws his complaint, neither he nor his client would pursue further legal compensation. “As long as the complaint is officially withdrawn, we have no intention of seeking damages,” he concluded, leaving the next steps in The Ben’s hands.
Fatakumavuta’s lawyer, Fatikaramu Jean Pierre, claims The Ben's forgiveness isn’t valid without a formal withdrawal in court
The Ben expressed
forgiveness toward Fatakumavuta despite lingering hurt from past comments
In court, Fatakumavuta defended
his statements about The Ben as his analysis of observed events
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