Topic: Ronald “Foots” Kynes
Brac artist sues government over ‘obscenity’ arrest
Cayman Brac artist Ronald ‘Foots’ Kynes has filed suit against members of the Cayman Islands government, alleging malicious prosecution for his 2017 arrest and subsequent trial in relation to his art.
EDITORIAL – ‘Foots’ acquittal: Putting Cayman justice on trial
It was a case that never should have gone to trial. Once it had, the only palatable outcome was the succinct declaration uttered by Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn, addressing Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes last week.
Foots found not guilty of obscene publication
Nearly a year after Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes was arrested for possessing what was described as an “obscene publication” last July, Magistrate Kirsty-Ann Gunn ended the proceedings against him with one simple sentence on Wednesday.
Fact-finding finished for ‘Foots’ obscenity trial
Nearly two full days of proceedings was not enough to complete the trial of Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes, who faces a charge of possessing an obscene publication in relation to four statues he had on display at his property since last summer.
‘Foots’ obscenity trial begins on Cayman Brac
The trial of Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes began Thursday on the Brac, with the prosecution giving an opening statement and presenting two of its witnesses.
Brac artist pleads not guilty to obscenity charge
Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes appeared before Magistrate Valdis Foldats Thursday in the first court hearing over a controversial art installation that led to the sculptor’s arrest in July.
‘Foots’ charged with obscene publication
Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes was charged with obscene publication on Monday in relation to his July arrest for refusing to remove a series of nude sculptures displayed on his property, which is publicly visible.
Customs returns ‘mini massagers’ after deciding they aren’t sex toys
Customs officials have returned 10 “personal massagers” seized from a George Town store after deciding they were not banned sex toys.
LETTER – Director of Public Prosecutions Response to Compass ‘snail bail’ editorial
Whilst [it] is perfectly open for investigatory agencies to comment publicly about the submission of files to this office, it is not our general policy to do so.
EDITORIAL – ‘Snail bail’ justice: ‘Foots’ and the sugar glider
It’s time to update the appointments calendar — again. Police bail for Jimel McLean (linked to the smuggling of a “sugar glider” and other exotic animals) and Ronald “Foots” Kynes (linked to possible “obscene publications”) has been extended for yet another month.
Letter: Why all this hatred for ‘Foots’?
The scripture tells us that God created us equal in His image and likeness, so how can we have hatred in our hearts concerning Mr. Kynes and his art pieces?
Vandals hit Brac artwork again; ‘went at it with a sledgehammer’
In a second vandalism attack in as many weeks, controversial sculptures by Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes were found further damaged this week on the sculptor’s Southside Road property.
Damaged art investigation under way in Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac police are investigating a report of property damage filed Saturday by artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes, alleging vandalism against his artwork. Mr. Kynes found two cement sculptures, “LGBT” and “Eva in Eve,” smashed Saturday morning on his property on South Side Road West.
EDITORIAL – Statues vs. statutes: Law and order must prevail on the Brac
Legally speaking, what constitutes “obscenity” is for a court to determine – not us, not Brac residents and certainly not the criminal miscreants who trespassed on Mr. Kynes’s land and destroyed his property.
Brac artist alleges repeated vandalism of work
Artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes said his art was vandalized for the eighth time in Cayman Brac on Friday Night. Mr. Kynes said he found two of his cement sculptures, “LGBT” and “Eva in Eve,” smashed against the rocks at his Brac property that he calls “Imagine.”
LGBTQ advocacy group rallies for Brac artist arrested over ‘obscene publications’
Local LGBTQ advocacy group Colours Cayman has extended support to Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes since his arrest on July 18 for “obscene publications.” Mr. Kynes has been at the center of public debate about artistic expression related to a recent series of his nude sculptures.
Police Bail extended for Brac artist
Police bail for Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes has been extended until Sept. 6 following his recent arrest for “obscene publications.” The artist was detained by police on July 18 after refusing to remove a series of nude sculptures displayed on his property.
Brac artist ‘Foots’ plans lawsuit over arrest
Cayman Brac-based artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes plans to file suit against the Cayman Islands government for his arrest Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of “obscene publications.”
Cayman Brac artist arrested for ‘obscene’ sculptures and artwork
Cayman Brac artist Ronald “Foots” Kynes was arrested Tuesday for the alleged “obscene publication” of sculptures and artwork. Mr. Kynes, 63, had erected four sculptures featuring several nude women.
Artist’s latest works outrage Cayman Brackers
One of Cayman’s most controversial artists, Ronald “Foots” Kynes, has taken on gay rights and religion in his latest sculpture series, displayed on his property in Cayman Brac.
