Reggae artist Jah Cure, legally known as Siccature Alcock, is at risk of a significantly extended prison sentence as Dutch prosecutors seek a 9.5-year term for attempted murder. The case stems from an incident in October 2021, where Cure allegedly stabbed Dutch concert promoter Nicardo “Papa” Blake over unpaid performance fees. Initially, in March 2022, Cure was sentenced to six years for attempted manslaughter but was acquitted of the more severe attempted murder charge. However, Dutch prosecutors have since appealed the acquittal, arguing for a harsher penalty. The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its final ruling in November. Meanwhile, Cure remains in pre-trial detention in Amsterdam. His legal team has also appealed the attempted manslaughter conviction, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the complexities of international legal proceedings and the consequences of violent disputes in the entertainment industry.