Da L.E.S and Carlene Brown De Jongh. Images via Instagram @2freshles, @carlenebroendejongh
‘Spurious and unfounded’: Da L.E.S denies rape allegations
Rapper Da L.E.S has said that he is taking legal action against Carlene Brown De Jongh who accused him and his friends of raping her.
Da L.E.S and Carlene Brown De Jongh. Images via Instagram @2freshles, @carlenebroendejongh
Hip hop artist Da L.E.S, real name Leslie Mampe Jr, is taking legal action against a woman named Carlene Brown De Jongh, who accused him of rape.
The Lifestyle hitmaker released a statement on Wednesday, 12 July, denying the allegations levelled against him.
THE RAPE ALLEGATIONS
In social media posts last week, Carlene alleged that she was gang raped by the musician and his friends three years ago.
The accusatory Instagram posts named Sean Riley, Pantsi Stelle Bosch, and Mouse Mabona, among others.
She expressed her determination to seek justice, saying: “Punk a** I’m coming after you, BLOODY rapists. Those that GANG Raped me special lightning special for you.”
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DA L.E.S TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST CARLENE
“On or about the 4th of July 2023, Carlene Brown De Jongh falsely and unlawfully accused Leslie Jonathan Mampe Jr, a.k.a. Da L.E.S and others, in a widely published post on Instagram of inter alia ‘rape,'” the statement reads.
The rapper said that Carlene’s claims tarnish his name, adding that the allegations made by Carlene “have no foundation and are defamatory, hurtful and wrongful.”
“Da L.E.S is a celebrated public figure whose income is derived from his musical artistry and public influence. The aforementioned statements were intentionally disseminated by Carlene Brown De Jongh and were clearly calculated to slander, humiliate, defame and tarnish his good name and reputation.”
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The former Jozi group member also added that he would be taking legal action against Carlene and has already opened a criminal case to investigate defamation of character.
“Da L.E.S categorically denies all the spurious and unfounded allegations contained in the aforesaid post. There exists no justification for such publication of the defamatory allegations due to its truthfulness. Carlene Brown is well aware of the cataclysmic effect and implications it will have on his reputation and income.
“Da L.E.S will seek all legal remedies to ensure he maintains his innocence. A criminal case of defamation has already been instituted and is under investigation by the South African Police Services,” the statement concludes.
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