Dutch attorney R Bouwman, representing concert promoter Nicardo ‘Papa’ Blake, has issued a public appeal against victim-blaming in the high-profile assault case involving reggae artist Jah Cure. The legal representative expressed bewilderment at public sympathy shifting toward the perpetrator despite clear evidence and judicial outcomes.
The case stems from an October 2021 incident in Amsterdam’s Dam Square where Jah Cure (legally named Siccature Alcock) stabbed Blake during a dispute over unpaid performance fees. Security footage captured the altercation, though not with absolute clarity according to court documents.
Initial proceedings resulted in conviction, but prosecutors appealed for a more severe charge. In October 2025, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal overturned the original verdict, convicting Alcock of attempted murder and increasing his sentence to eight years and four months imprisonment. The court also ordered €9,452.49 in damages for material and non-material losses suffered by Blake.
Medical reports detailed extensive injuries including stomach perforations and retroperitoneal damage requiring multiple surgeries. Blake bears permanent scarring from sternum to lower abdomen and continues experiencing medical complications years after the attack.
Despite publicly forgiving his attacker, Blake maintains vivid memories of the incident he describes as a ‘daylight ambush.’ He recounted how the singer lured him to the location under false pretenses of resolving their business dispute peacefully.
The financial compensation awarded falls short of covering Blake’s complete medical expenses according to his attorney. Bouwman indicated potential civil proceedings might follow depending on developments in the ongoing legal process, as Alcock has appealed the latest ruling to the Netherlands Court of Appeal.
Bouwman emphasized the psychological toll on his client, who seeks closure rather than reconciliation. The attorney criticized segments of the reggae community for blaming the victim and excusing the perpetrator’s actions based on celebrity status rather than judicial facts.