Ian Alleyne pays Sammy $757,032

On Wednesday a First Citizens Bank manager’s cheque made out to Sammy in Alleyne’s name and in the sum of $757,032.15 was handed over to the businessman’s attorneys after they threatened to go after the Crime Watch host’s million-dollar property in Endeavour, Chaguanas. Following the payment of the debt in full, Alleyne’s attorneys yesterday filed a notice of discontinuance in the high court, bringing an end to the matter.

Alleyne had appealed to fans for donations, he said in a teary-eyed live Facebook post.

Among the items seized from Alleyne’s home were a television, stove and refrigerator.

These items are expected to be returned to him.

Alleyne had also accused Sammy’s attorney Om Lalla of unfairly targeting him by sending bailiffs to his home.

On August 28, his Crime Watch programme was taken off the air after CNC 3 cut ties with him. Alleyne has continued his programme first using the Facebook live feature and is now with the local cable channel Synergy.

Also representing Sammy were Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj and Derrick Balliram.