Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton sent a press release today, in response to a series of Instagram postings that boiled over on Twitter and Facebook on Tuesday night.
In the statement from Dr. Tufton, he describes the social media postings as a scandalous allegation aimed at tainting his name and reputation. He added that the matter was reported to the Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime Division (C-TOC)
A copy of his statement is shared below:
In recent days there has been a flood of vile, filthy and scandalous allegations and innuendos on social media aimed at besmirching and tainting my good name and reputation.
These disgusting, vicious and false attributions made under the cover of social media have caused great pain and suffering and are clearly aimed at damaging my career as well as causing emotional distress.
This matter has been reported to the Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Division (C-TOC) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and I have also instructed my attorneys to use all available legal steps to ensure the prosecution of these cyber criminals and in any event to seek recourse in the civil courts, when their identities are ascertained.I realize that part of the motivation for these attacks have to do with my public office, but I will not be deterred in doing my job to the best of my ability and in service of my country.
Dr. Christopher Tufton, MP July 16, 2020
