Jagdeo abandons libel suit against SN on Ramjattan statement

Former president Bharrat Jagdeo has abandoned a lawsuit that he brought against Stabroek News over eight years ago.

Jagdeo moved to the court weeks after the February 7, 2004, article, “PPP meet went well – Ramjattan,” was published and sought over $50,000 for damages and pecuniary compensation for alleged libel. He also sought a restraining order barring the repeat of alleged