By LAMECH JOHNSON

Tribune Staff Reporter

ljohnson@tribunemedia.net

LEGAL action has been promised against anyone who makes libellous comments about Renee Knowles-Sherman concerning the outcome of the Stephen Sherman murder trial, her brother told The Tribune yesterday.

Speaking out nearly a week after the 44-year-old, of Yamacraw Shores, was acquitted on the judge’s direction of conspiring to commit murder and aiding and abetting the murder of her husband, Mark Knowles expressed his disapproval about comments made about his sibling by Greg Sherman outside of court following the acquittal.

“Last week the court vindicated my sister and any remarks that are made against my sister, we are going to be filing legal action against them. We’re prepared to go to court because if the court vindicates her, then no one has the authority to still make libellous statements.

“We will be taking legal action against the comments and the statements that he made because the court has vindicated her and they’re going to have to accept the verdict.”

Knowles-Sherman’s acquittal last Thursday did not sit well with relatives of Mr Sherman who expressed their dissatisfaction with the result.

Greg Sherman, speaking on behalf of the family, said: “we’re very dissatisfied with the outcome of the case.”

Yesterday, Renee Sherman’s brother, a senior pastor at the Living Tabernacle Church, said the remarks that were made were “a clear sign of bitterness” which they both accept.

“He is free to make whatever comments he wants but he must also know, that whenever he makes those comments, he’s going to be held liable. And we make no apology for that.”

Mr Knowles said an appointment has already been made to consult with their attorney to discuss their next course of action.

“My sister is a free woman. They may not like it but she is free.”

Mr Knowles said his sister has been in Andros “reflecting” on the results of the case.

“I’m going to join her in Andros in the morning and we’re going to spend the week there sharing and talking and then we’re going to map the plan forward.”

“But one thing is sure, legal action is coming,” the pastor said.