NewsWhore
05-28-2008, 05:10 PM
Mambo star Omega was released on his own recognizance and ordered to pay a fine instead of going to jail. Listin Diario writes that the controversial mambo star was supposed to remain in preventive custody for three months but the judge at the First Penal Chamber of the National District Appeals Court decided to make him pay RD$1 million in fines instead. Omega must also appear before a judge once a month. Omega was charged with violent behavior towards his wife and a motel employee. His wife subsequently dropped the charges but the legal authorities decided to prosecute anyway. A group of Omega fans waiting outside the courtroom applauded him as he left. Omega's case has drawn criticism from several quarters with supporters saying that the star has been used as an example while others have said that his wife has the symptoms of an abused wife and only dropped the charges out of fear.
El Caribe reports that the adverse publicity has worked in Omega's favor. Many who have never heard of him now are curious, reports the newspaper, speculating that there are times when the opposite happens. It also pointed out that his popularity could increase among those who follow his music.
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El Caribe reports that the adverse publicity has worked in Omega's favor. Many who have never heard of him now are curious, reports the newspaper, speculating that there are times when the opposite happens. It also pointed out that his popularity could increase among those who follow his music.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#14)