In a dramatic flip of occasions, journalist and TikTok persona Jane Namukasa has issued a public apology to music icon Jose Chameleone, retracting her earlier defamatory statements.
This comes after Chameleone initiated authorized proceedings towards Namukasa, demanding UGX 100 million in compensation and a proper apology inside 5 days for spreading false allegations.
The saga started when Namukasa, in a extensively circulated TikTok video, claimed that Chameleone had been incarcerated within the United States for allegedly assaulting his caretaker, Juliet Zawedde.
Namukasa’s claims additional detailed that the alleged assault stemmed from Zawedde discovering Chameleone in a cellphone dialog with different ladies. Despite dealing with vital backlash and Chameleone’s public denial, Namukasa initially doubled down, boldly stating she “stands by what she mentioned” and even challenged the singer to publicly refute her claims reside on TikTok.
Chameleone responded swiftly and decisively, releasing his personal social media video denouncing Namukasa’s accusations as baseless falsehoods designed to mislead the general public.
He then escalated the matter, serving Namukasa with a authorized demand for each monetary restitution and a public apology to be issued on the identical TikTok platform the place the damaging claims originated.
Facing potential additional authorized motion and the burden of Chameleone’s calls for, Jane Namukasa has now supplied a public apology. In her assertion, Namukasa admitted the falsity of her claims:
“The issues I talked about Chameleone have been false. I used to be given data by individuals from the USA that Chameleone beat a lady and was taken to jail. However, the those that gave me data have private points with Chameleone. Chameleone is sick and is ready to go for surgical procedure. I need to apologize to him and I remorse the statements. I want Chameleone good well being and fast restoration.”
With this apology, it stays to be seen whether or not Chameleone will deem Namukasa’s assertion enough to resolve the authorized dispute or if additional motion might be pursued.
