KINGSTON, Jamaica—Incarcerated dancehall entertainer Ninjaman has issued a press release by way of his group expressing condolences to the household, mates and colleagues of the late Valerie Neita-Robertson.
“She shall be remembered fondly. She’s going to certainly be missed,” Ninjaman, whose actual identify is Desmond Ballentine, mentioned within the assertion.
Identified for her passionate and fierce authorized battles, the 71-year-old authorized powerhouse fell in poor health final October and handed away peacefully on February 25 surrounded by her household.
Ninjaman mentioned that her surprising demise is a well timed reminder of how vital it’s to let family members know your true emotions in the direction of them.
“All of us should keep in mind how vital it’s to let somebody know the way we really feel about them in actual time. Allow them to know the way a lot you respect them being in your lives, for no matter cause. When somebody impacts your life with greatness, inform them how grateful you’re, present the respect you’ve for them since you by no means know once you gained’t get to see them once more,” the letter warned.
Ninjaman mentioned that when attorney-at-law Norma Linton KC turned in poor health in 2010, she referred the Dwelling Inna Free Meals Ticket deejay to Valerie Neita-Robertson, KC. He mentioned she turned his “second mom”.
“I think about Ms Neita-Robertson my second mom within the justice system due to the way in which she dealt with my state of affairs, my case, giving me the sensation that she genuinely cared about what occurs to me, placing humanity and compassion forward of every little thing else. Among the many extra vital issues, she was all the time there to set the document straight on my behalf every time needed, out and in of the general public area,” Ninjaman wrote.
Neita-Robertson was dealing with Ninjaman’s attraction of his homicide conviction. The artiste was convicted and sentenced to life in jail in November 2017 for the homicide of Ricardo Johnson in March 2009. He was convicted alongside together with his son, Janeil Ballentine, and Dennis Clayton. Ninjaman was sentenced to serve at the very least 25 years in jail earlier than he’s eligible for parole.
He mentioned that Neita-Robertson’s passing has left him “heartbroken”.
“In December of final yr, we had been scheduled for a listening to; two weeks earlier than the listening to I used to be stunned to search out out she had fallen in poor health. Subsequent, she was gone. I’m heartbroken, as a result of not solely have I misplaced an excellent lawyer, a good friend, however all of us misplaced an exceptional lady, a girl whose legacy will proceed to reside in those that had been impressed by her greatness,” the letter mentioned.
“She left an indelible mark on everybody she encountered, little question, amongst them, younger legal professionals who will comply with gracefully in her footsteps. Ms Valerie Neita-Robertson did what she got here on this Earth to do, and a kind of issues was to assist folks like myself with high quality illustration,” Ninjaman continued.
Neita Robertson, who had a outstanding 47-year authorized profession, was identified for her relentless pursuit of justice. She was appointed King’s Counsel in 2016 and continued working till October 2024.
In closing, he lauded her astute authorized thoughts and her unimaginable contribution to the authorized system of Jamaica, not just for her excellent work as an lawyer but in addition for the affect on the handfuls of younger folks whose lives she helped to form.
“She did it…she represented at her final capability; now it’s time for her to relaxation in everlasting energy,” the letter concluded.
— Claude Mills
