Just over a year ago, my nightmare began in Trinidad and Tobago. I was arrested on gang-related and money laundering charges, accused of promoting a gang through the videos I filmed there. Those charges were later dropped, only to be replaced with an even bigger one — sedition. I spent a total of three to four weeks in three different jails, my passport was seized, and I was trapped in the country for three long months. Although I eventually left on my own once my passport was returned, I’m now banned from returning until a separate deportation case — currently in front of a judge — is resolved, which could take years. That case is completely separate from the ongoing sedition case. My nightmare still isn’t over.

A few days ago in virtual court, I was offered the chance to plead guilty to sedition — no jail time, no criminal record — just a way for the country to save face. But I am not guilty, and I will not take that plea. I will fight this case and clear my name of these false charges, brought against me by a government more upset with its own gang problem than with the truth.

This is my story — and my update.

*I can be reached at chrismustlist@gmail.com if any press in Trinidad or the world would like to speak about this ongoing matter.

Thank you,

Chris