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Sixteen of Trinidad and Tobago's 2006 World Cup heroes will now see their employers in court after the Soca Warriors officially launched legal proceedings against the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) and its president Oliver Camps yesterday morning.

While it has been reported that reggae stars, Beenie Man, Sizzla and Capleton have all signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, which renounces homophobia and violence against lesbians and gays, other artistes have shown no compassion for the act, as they say it is not representative of their music and/or beliefs and therefore will not sign.

After the debates over signing the controversial Reggae Compassionate Act, Buju Banton via Gargamel Music Inc., and signed by Traci McGregor, president of Gargamel Music, has stated he does not condone the violence against gays. Buju wants to shed the bad image that has come upon him due to Boom Bye Bye. Whatever, keep reading for more.

The future of international football in Trinidad and Tobago now rests in the hands of attorneys. Sport Minister Roger Boynes had that to say after he held discussions with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF)and the 16 national football players who have sued the body.

Kevin Harrison, International Development Manager of FPATT, after recent comments by FIFA Vice President, CONCACAF President and TTFF Special Advisor Jack Warner, has dispatched a letter to IFPro, FIFA ethics committee and CONCACAF via email. Mr. Harrison has not received a reply from any of the above as yet. The full letter continues.

In light of the last commentary done on the involvement of Count Jackula aka Jack Warner, Oliver Scamps aka Oliver Camps and the Jacklisted Warriors, aka the blacklisted Soca Warriors, another item has surfaced on socawarriors.net. This being a letter sent to Jack Warner by Shaka Hislop, President of FPATT.

In his latest release entitled Sorry, Akon apologises for the dirty dancing act with pastor Dave Alleyne's daughter, 15-year-old Danah at Zen nightclub in Trinidad. This is the second apology by Akon stemming from the incident.

LL Cool J will return to Jamaica to perform at Reggae Sumfest 2007 on July 20. And it is now confirmed, after Reggae Sumfest reps, allhiphop.com, stated that due to family reasons LL Cool J would not perform. In fact they also said all summer concerts for LL Cool J would be cancelled. Like Buju said, things change.

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Team, affectionately known as the Soca Warriors and previously the Strike Squad, has been for many years at the mercy of Austin Jack Warner, CONCACAF President, FIFA Vice President and Special Advisor to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. Recently, the majority of the Warriors have been blacklisted over disagreements over compensation from the first, and successful World Cup campaign in Germany.

The 86-year-old Jagadguru Ram Tripathi Maharaj, charged with rape in Trinidad, was allowed to leave the country yesterday after pleas from his lawyers backed by loyal supporters.