Grooverider finally appears in Dubai court

Grooverider finally appears in Dubai court

28 January, 2008 | 3.19PM

• Section: Music News Topics: Beatport Blog
• Written by: Terry Church

Drum & bass don Grooverider has finally appeared in a court in Dubai after spending two months in jail for allegedly attempting to enter the country with drugs and porn.

The DJ admitted to having 2.16 grams of marijuana in a pocket in his jeans, but claimed he had forgotten it was there.

He also revealed that he was a regular user of the drug following a urine test.

Grooverider faces a possible four year jail sentence if convicted.

Surprisingly, there was no mention of porn during the court appearance, which suggests that that charge has been dropped.

Grooverider was represented by Mohammad Al-Reda, the same lawyer that defended urban singer Dallas Austin when he was caught with cocaine in Dubai.

Dallas Austin managed to avoid jail after paying a hefty fine, so Grooverider may be able to escape incarceration.

The case has now been adjourned until February 5th

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