LAS VEGAS, NV. (Top40 Charts/ Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates) - After false accusations of involvement in the alleged
Toni Braxton concert scam, Professional Celebrity Impersonator
Trina Johnson-Finn (Johnson), was wrongly arrested by Suriname authorities and charged with fraud, swindling and receiving, according to publicist Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates. Although proof of Johnson's innocence was clearly established, she has been held under corrupt conditions since early March.
In accordance with the law, U.S. booking agency RNRH Entertainment employed Johnson to impersonate Toni Braxton. 'I am completely innocent. I was hired to do a tribute imitation act for a birthday celebration,' said Johnson. The bewildered performer had the understanding that everyone knew she was a celebrity look-a-like, and was jolted after attacks with flying objects and misguided accusations. Event contracts, business licenses and a number of email transmissions support Johnson's innocence.
Angel Ventura of Events 4 Suriname - a Paramaribo, Suriname company - promoted the event to the Surinamese people as a Toni Braxton Concert. Ventura contracted Johnson through RNRH Entertainment. 'I am appalled by Angel Ventura and his companions and I feel bad for the people of Suriname who were also deceived,' said Johnson. Ventura vanished after the show began, apparently with all the proceeds from more than 2,000 ticket sales, leaving Johnson and husband Raymond Finn accused unjustly. 'My wife is a victim, she had no intention of deceiving anyone, she had no involvement in promoting or advertising the event, and she received none of the proceeds of the event,' said Finn.
Finn, concerned with his wife's safety while traveling to South America alone, accompanied her to Suriname. He was also jailed with no evidence to substantiate his detainment, and released after two weeks while Johnson remains in custody indefinitely.
Since a criminal charge was filed, the U.S. Embassy in Suriname cannot intervene. As yet, the Suriname Officials neglect to inform the media of evidence that supports Johnson's innocence or to divulge any evidence that justifies her continued detainment. Finn is fighting to secure his wife's release. Although she is innocent, Johnson could be held for three years. Johnson's family and friends have appealed for help from Senator Harry Reid and Congresswoman Shelley Berkeley as well as other top U.S. officials.
