Imprisoned Dancehall Artiste Ninjaman’s Son Lost Consciousness in Prison Cell after Suffering Stroke

Jahneil Ballentine, the son of incarcerated Dancehall artiste Ninjaman, reportedly fell unconscious in his prison cell and later was diagnosed with a stroke

Ballentine, 38, is currently being held at the St Catherine Adult Correctional Centre, where he was moved to the facility’s medical dorm following the incident. Correctional sources have indicated that arrangements are being made to transfer him to another institution better equipped to manage his condition, as per the Jamaica Star.

Family members say Ballentine’s health has been deteriorating for months. A relative disclosed that he had complained of severe neck pains as far back as November. The family was later informed that he lost consciousness in his cell and was taken to hospital, where medical personnel reportedly confirmed that he had suffered a stroke.

His mother, Dawn Brown, said that she is deeply distressed by her son’s condition after visiting him recently. According to Brown, Ballentine is unable to walk or care for himself and requires constant assistance from officers assigned to the medical dorm.

“He cannot move or help himself,” Brown said, adding that he is extremely weak and in visible discomfort. She expressed the view that the current facility is not suitable for his medical needs and that more specialised care is required.

Correctional sources said Ballentine is being attended to by two female officers who assist with feeding and daily care as best as possible under the circumstances.

Ballentine was convicted in 2017 alongside his father, Desmond Ballentine, and Dennis Clayton for the 2009 murder of a Kingston man. He is serving a life sentence, with eligibility for parole after 15 years. An appeal hearing for the trio is scheduled for March.

Relatives are now appealing to the authorities to relocate Ballentine to a lower-risk correctional institution where access to proper medical treatment is available. They maintain that the request is not for his release, but for appropriate care until his condition stabilises.

source: yardhype