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IOL News
16 minutes ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Stormers, Springboks flank Ben-Jason Dixon bury the hatchet after contract arbitration
Springbok flank will stay at the Stormers following a dispute over a clause in his contract. Dixon has been out of action for a few months because of a wrist injury and was not considered for the Springboks' match against the Barbarians, Italy and Georgia. However, the Stormers announced on Friday that Dixon will remain with the Cape side for at least the next two years following the outcome of an independent arbitration. The independent process found Dixon's contract is binding, with no revisions applicable. T he Stormers were involved in a bit of a standoff with Dixon , who was reportedly looking to get out of his current contract. The two parties were in disagreement over the interpretation of the wording of a release clause in his current deal, which runs until 2027. While the weather in Cape Town has been rather unpleasant, it seems like the animosity between the Stormers and Springboks loose forward Ben-Jason Dixon is a thing of the past. Stormers director of rugby John Dobson said that with the arbitration behind them, he looks forward to seeing Dixon give his all for the team, as he has done throughout his career. 'Ben-Jason is one of the most committed rugby players around and has been a vital cog in our team for some time. With this now settled, we know that he will continue to give everything on and off the field for us,' he said. Dixon said that with the matter now resolved, he is looking forward to making an impact on the field once again. 'I'm really grateful that both sides had the chance to bring everything to the table through arbitration and get clarity going forward. With this behind us, I'm looking forward to getting back to doing what I love — giving my best for the Stormers.' Meanwhile, centre Wandisile Simelane has signed a contract extension with the Stormers after first arriving in the Cape on-loan from the Bulls. The fleet-footed centre has been a regular in the Stormers' backline in the United Rugby Championship this season, and Dobson expects to see Simelane continue to grow as a midfield force. 'Wandi has got incredible natural talent which has marked him as a dangerous player from a young age. What we have been particularly impressed with is his willingness to learn and develop his game. 'He has an incredibly high ceiling and we are looking forward to seeing what he can do and add to our team going forward,' he said. Simelane said that the decision to extend his contract was an easy one given the unique environment in Cape Town. 'At the Stormers, players are encouraged to express themselves and make the most of their abilities. 'I feel that I have grown as a player since moving here and I'm looking forward to seeing where this team can go,' he said. @JohnGoliath82
The South African
an hour ago
- Sport
- The South African
Independent arbitration rules Springbok Dixon to remain at Stormers
Loose forward Ben-Jason Dixon will remain a Stormers player until at least 2027 following the outcome of an independent arbitration this week. Dixon sought arbitration to resolve a particular clause in his contract, which runs until July 2027. The independent process found Dixon's contract is binding, with no revisions applicable. Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson said that with the arbitration behind them, he looks forward to seeing Dixon give his all for the team, as he has done throughout his career. 'Ben-Jason is one of the most committed rugby players around and has been a vital cog in our team for some time. With this now settled, we know that he will continue to give everything on and off the field for us,' he said. Dixon said that with the matter now resolved, he is looking forward to making an impact on the field once again. 'I'm really grateful that both sides had the chance to bring everything to the table through arbitration and get clarity going forward. With this behind us, I'm looking forward to getting back to doing what I love – giving my best for the Stormers.' Dixon, who attended Paul Roos, has five Springbok caps to his name, the most recent of which came against Argentina in September 2024. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rapper Fat Joe hits back at bombshell $20m lawsuit comparing him to Diddy & accusing him of having sex with minors
FAT Joe has hit back at bombshell claims he had sex with underage girls in a $20 million lawsuit comparing him to Sean Combs. The rapper's former hypeman Terrance 'T.A.' Dixon made shocking allegations in the suit filed in New York on Thursday claiming Fat Joe had sexual relationships with at least three underage girls. 3 Fat Joe has hit back at claims he engaged in sexual relations with at least three underage girls Credit: Getty 3 The rapper has denied all allegations against him with his lawyer saying it is all 'fabrication' in an attempt to intimidate him Credit: Getty Joe, whose real name is Joe Cartagena, has hit back at the claims detailed in the 157-page court filing calling them "lies" and a "blatant act of retaliation". The lawsuit suing the rapper for damages of up to $20 million comes just two months after Joe sued Dixon for defamation. Dixon's court filing accused the 54-year-old of "engaging in sexual relations with children who were 15 and 16 years old" in exchange for cash and materialistic goods like clothes and phone bill payments. One of the girls from Dominican was 16 when she performed oral sex and other sexual acts on Joe in exchange for cash, clothes, and phone bill payments, documents seen by Joe is also accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl he met at a concert abroad. He allegedly flew the girl out to New York and Miami on several occasions and paid for her to have a Brazilian Butt Lift, Dixon claims. The lawsuit further accused the rapper of falling in love with a 15-year-old Latina [referred to as Minor Doe 3] who he flew out for tours, set up in a Florida condo near his family home, and considered leaving his wife for. "The Defendant paid all Minor Doe 3's bills and even took her overseas to his tour stops," the lawsuit alleges. Most read in Celebrity "He brought her to Florida and would put her up in a condo he rented a few blocks from his house with his wife. "In a recorded conversation, Minor Doe 3 and her 15-year-old cousin describe in detail to Plaintiff how 'inappropriate' it was for Defendant, who was in his late 30s at the time, to be fawning over children." Kanye shows up to Diddy's sex trafficking trial in blacked out Maybach after being spotted in NYC with wife Bianca Dixon also claimed Joe subjected him to "coercive labor exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation, and psychological coercion." The former hype man alleged that Joe made him perform coercive sexual acts over 4,000 times "under duress and surveillance", threatening to abandon him abroad if he did not. He allegedly had to perform such "humiliating" acts "to maintain his standing within the Enterprise." The lawsuit claims Dixon faced "a wide spectrum of sexual coercion, psychological control, forced exhibitionism, and surveillance-based humiliation, including being compelled to perform sex acts under observation, being filmed, or directed by [Fat Joe] in the presence of others — tactics designed to control Plaintiff's body, erode his autonomy, and ensure silence." Dixon's lawyer Tyrone Blackburn said Joe is "Sean Combs minus the Tusi." Diddy is currently on trial for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution - all of which he has pleaded not guilty to. "These sex-based abuses were not private, incidental, or isolated," Blackburn, who represented Lil Rod in his lawsuit against Diddy, said of Dixon's lawsuit. "They were integral to the enterprise's culture of dominance and humiliation, enforced by Defendant's associates," he added, naming others listed in the lawsuit against Fat Joe. 'LIES AND THREATS' The rapper's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, who defended A$AP Rocky in his "The lawsuit filed by Tyrone Blackburn and Terrance Dixon is a blatant act of retaliation," he said, adding that it is all "lies" to destroy Joe's reputation and "force a settlement through public pressure". "Mr Cartagena will not be intimidated," he said. "We have taken legal action to expose this fraudulent campaign and hold everyone involved accountable." Joe's defamation lawsuit against Dixon accuses him and his lawyer Blackburn of attempted extortion and harassment. Tacopina called the $20 million lawsuit "a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the civil suit we filed first, which exposed their coordinated scheme to extort Mr. Cartagena through lies, threats, and manufactured allegations." Read more on the Irish Sun However, Dixon has said he will not go down without a fight, "This is the right way to fight Joe - through the system" he told "Joe thinks he's a god. Joe thinks he's untouchable." 3 Fat Joe filed a defamation lawsuit against Dixon and his lawyer back in April Credit: Getty
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fat Joe denies shocking allegations of exploitation and abuse in $20M lawsuit
The hip-hop world is reeling after Fat Joe (real name Joseph Antonio Cartagena) was hit with a jaw-dropping lawsuit by his former hype man, Terrance 'T.A.' Dixon. The 157-page legal bombshell, filed in New York, accuses the rapper of everything from financial fraud to sexual exploitation, including disturbing claims involving underage girls. Oh fat Joe…. This is crazy and SICK A legal war erupts Dixon, who worked with Fat Joe for 16 years, alleges he was forced into thousands of degrading sexual acts under threats of abandonment and violence. But the most shocking accusations? Dixon claims he personally witnessed Fat Joe engaging in sexual acts with minors as young as 15. "Complete fabrications" – Fat Joe fires back Fat Joe's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, isn't holding back. In a fiery statement, he called the lawsuit a "blatant act of retaliation", slamming Dixon and his attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, for what he claims is a "fraudulent campaign" to extort money and tarnish the rapper's reputation. Tacopina didn't stop there, he dragged Blackburn's legal history into the mix, accusing him of "abusing the courts" to generate scandalous headlines. This isn't the first time Blackburn has faced criticism; federal judges have previously called out his "salacious and baseless claims." The disturbing details Dixon's lawsuit doesn't hold back. It describes a "culture of dominance and humiliation" allegedly orchestrated by Fat Joe, including forced orgies, surveillance, and psychological manipulation. The suit names three Jane Does—girls aged 15 and 16, who were allegedly paid for sexual acts. One harrowing account claims Fat Joe "paid for a Brazilian Butt Lift" for a 15-year-old girl to alter her body. Another alleges he "flew a minor overseas" and kept her in a condo near his marital home. Roc nation dragged into the drama Jay-Z's Roc Nation, which represents Fat Joe, is also named in the suit. Dixon claims the entertainment giant helped "conceal and manipulate" his royalty rights while attempting to interfere with the case. A battle of lawsuits This legal drama isn't one-sided. Fat Joe previously sued Dixon for defamation after he accused the rapper of flying a minor across state lines. Now, with both sides locked in a high-stakes legal war, the truth, or lack thereof, will play out in court.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fat Joe accused of sexual misconduct with minors in lawsuit filed by former associate
Lawsuit alleges underage sexual misconduct and exploitation Terrance "T.A." Dixon, a former hype man for rapper Fat Joe, has filed a civil lawsuit alleging that the artist engaged in sexual relationships with multiple underage girls . Filed Thursday, June 19, the suit claims Fat Joe had sexual contact with at least two minors, aged 15 and 16, and developed an inappropriate romantic involvement with a third underage girl. According to the court documents, obtained by TMZ, Dixon's attorney Tyrone A. Blackburn alleges that a 16-year-old Dominican girl performed various sex acts on the rapper in exchange for material goods, including cash, clothing, and cell phone payments. Also read: Why Fox News anchor Jessica Tarlov apologized 'to the entire world' Another claim involves a 15-year-old Caucasian girl whom Joe allegedly met at an overseas concert and then flew to New York and Miami. Dixon alleges Fat Joe financed a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) for the girl, claiming her body was "adolescent and not fully formed." Dixon also asserts that the girl is now married to a professional athlete. Live Events The lawsuit further claims that Fat Joe developed a relationship with another Latina girl starting when she was 15. Dixon alleges Joe paid her bills, housed her in a Florida condo near his family home, took her on overseas tours, and considered leaving his wife for her. Dixon also accuses the rapper of coercing him into non-consensual sexual situations with women after concerts and says Fat Joe underpaid him, denied him songwriting credit, and concealed backend payments and royalties. Fat Joe denies claims, labels suit retaliatory In response, Fat Joe's attorney, Joe Tacopina, categorically denied the allegations, calling them 'lies intended to damage his reputation and force a settlement through public pressure.' Tacopina added that law enforcement is aware of what he described as 'extortionate demands' from Dixon. Also read: Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's 'wedding of the century': All about the big fat event, A-list guests and more 'This lawsuit is a blatant act of retaliation for a civil suit Joe filed against Dixon,' Tacopina said, referring to an April defamation suit in which Fat Joe accused Dixon of making similar claims on social media. Terrance 'T.A.' Dixon, Fat Joe's former hype man, has filed a civil lawsuit accusing the rapper of engaging in sexual activities with underage girls. Fat Joe denies the allegations and claims the suit is retaliation for a previous defamation case he filed against Dixon Fat Joe accused of sexual misconduct with minors in lawsuit filed by former associate Dixon is seeking unspecified financial damages through the suit. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
