In
the wake of all the events surrounding the detaining of popular
entertainer Sheldon Lawrence aka Aidonia, his management team and
Lawyers have released an official statement to add some clarity to the
situation as there are several versions of the story in which it is
alleged that the deejay's name was called as being an accomplice to the
crime amongst other accusations.

Hpnotiq Qrew has obtained an official copy of the statement. (read statement below)

"Further
to what transpired and subsequently has been published by Press
Agencies both print and web based myself and Aidonia's family would
like to publicly emphasize the innocence of Mr. Lawrence. At no point
in time was he even involved in any violent activities, he is a very
prominent entertainer who has the highest regard for the law.

It's
unfortunate the way he has been treated since he was detained on
January 5th after he in good faith took the initiative to visit the
Grants Pen Police Station after receiving word that a shooting had
occur in his community.
I am both confident and comfortable that his
account of what transpired on Saturday is accurate and will exonerate
his alleged involvement in the shooting incident.

Contrary to
previous reports printed in yesterdays copy of the Star, Aidonia was
actually the victim of an extortion plot which involved several men who
has been targeting him for some time now and it was upon his refusal to
comply with their demands that men came into the community in search of
him.

It should also be noted that it was when these men became
hostile that Mr. Lawrence and his group left the scene, shots were
reportedly fired after and according to sources it was by the same
individuals one of who is now in hospital.

On the matter of his
car tyres being slashed and the shooting being viewed as a reprisal
thats ludicrous, we can state boldly at no point in time was his
vehicle or any of his personal property ever damaged, those were false
reports.
He had been threatened several times prior to the incident
and even went as far as to file formal reports at the Grants Pen Police
Station, this can easily be verified by them.

Currently he is
still being held as he has still not been formally charged of any
offense, we are actively conducting our own investigations as we
believe persons in the community may have witnessed what happened.

It
is said some witnesses have come forward and made statements, but the
matter is still being probed. At this point we are requesting a fair
and detailed investigation from the Police as the shooting was in broad
daylight. I am conducting my own investigations and soon the DJ's name
should be cleared of all ill-repute.

The family would also like
to thank the friends and fans of Aidonia for their support, they truly
appreciate the loyalty in this a time of need."