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LOCAL entertainer Rodney 'Benjai' Le Blanc was cleared of using obscene language on July 3 after a court found serious problems with the police’s handling of the case.

Senior Magistrate Debra Quintyne ruled that the case against Le Blanc lacked strong evidence and was affected by past claims that he had previously spat at a police officer. Le Blanc had always denied the charge, which stemmed from an incident in St James on February 21, 2023.

Police claimed that Le Blanc shouted offensive words at officers during a street stop near Benares Street and the Western Main Road. They said they were responding to reports of cannabis use in the area. Le Blanc, who was sitting nearby, allegedly said, “That is why I does spit in allyuh police f---ing face,” and “F--- you cop...I am Benjai.”