Hubee Says He Is Sorry for “Domestic Situation”

Belizean artist Huston Alvarez, known as “Hubee,” was charged with harm after he assaulted his girlfriend during an incident in Hopkins Village on September 26. The 20-year-old was reportedly intoxicated when he confronted his girlfriend and a male colleague. Alvarez is accused of choking her, dragging her by her hair, and throwing a fan at her. Police arrested him at his home in Dangriga Town. 

Alvarez appeared in Dangriga Magistrate Court where he was arraigned on one charge of harm. Alvarez pleaded not guilty and was released on a $3,000 bail.

In a Facebook statement, Alvarez said, “On Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at our residence in Dangriga Town, I was regrettably involved in a domestic situation which also involved my common-law.” He added, “I want to take this time to publicly express my deepest and most sincere apologies to my common-law, for putting her in this very difficult and unfortunate situation.”

His public apology has attracted mixed reactions. Vocal attorney Audrey Matura criticised, stating, “I hate hypocrisy, & VAD1 HUBEE apology is a farce!” Matura argued that his not guilty plea contradicts his accountability claims. “Going to trial means she will need to testify and relive this very violent and traumatic event, but if he were truly apologetic, he would apologise in action by pleading guilty and face the consequences, but instead he is forcing her hand to have the willpower and strength to go testify against him,” Matura pointed out.  Matura stated, and condemned what she described as his minimisation of the situation, calling it a serious matter rather than just a “domestic situation.”