Dutch prosecutors are pushing for a longer prison sentence for Jamaican reggae artist Jah Cure, as they continue their appeal in his ongoing legal battle in the Netherlands.
A representative from the Netherlands Prosecution Service told Observer Online on Thursday that the Public Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a 9.5-year prison sentence for the singer, whose real name is Siccature Alcock, on a charge of attempted murder. The case stems from the stabbing of Dutch concert promoter Nicardo “Papa” Blake in October 2021.
“In November, the Supreme Court will issue the ruling,” the spokesperson said.
The renewed push comes as prosecutors continue to challenge the court’s initial decision to acquit the Unconditional Love singer of attempted murder. Jah Cure’s defense team has also filed an appeal against his attempted manslaughter conviction, for which he was sentenced to six years in prison in March 2022.
The incident occurred in Amsterdam following a dispute over unpaid performance fees. While the court acknowledged that Jah Cure had stabbed Blake, judges ruled at the time that the act was not premeditated, leading to his acquittal on the more serious charge of attempted murder.
Jah Cure remains in pre-trial detention in Amsterdam as both appeals continue. The final ruling from the Dutch Supreme Court is expected in November.
