KD Knight threatens lawsuit over 'manipulated recording' played at JLP rally

Retired legislator KD Knight is threatening a defamation suit against Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and the Jamaica Labour Party for the playing of what Knight says was a "manipulated recording" at Sunday's JLP mass rally, which falsely suggested he has no confidence that People's National Party President Mark Golding can lead Jamaica.

In a media release on Monday evening, Knight said the audio was a "malicious fabrication".

"I categorically state that I have never at any time, in any forum, or under any circumstances made statements suggesting Mark Golding is unfit to be Prime Minister. The recording is clearly altered, and the words are a deliberate concoction designed to deceive the public and tarnish my reputation," Knight said.

He further stated that the recording is a "desperate and reckless act of political sabotage" by the JLP and that such tactics are not only unethical but potentially criminal.

"Let me be unequivocal: The recording is a lie. Every syllable attributed to me re Cde Mark Golding’s unsuitability to be Prime Minister is a lie. This is not mere political gamesmanship; it is a deliberate assault on truth and democratic integrity," Knight said.

He said he has instructed his attorneys to pursue immediate legal action against the Jamaica Labour Party, Tufton, and all parties involved in the creation and dissemination of the recording.

"I will seek the fullest redress in law for this calculated attempt to manipulate public opinion and damage my credibility," Knight said.

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