Verity Records Sues TONEX for Over $ 1 Million

Taking unprecedented steps to slay a gospel music giant, such as Zomba/Verity, takes fortitude, but Tonex says he's ready with God and his fans by his side. "Although Verity has left me financially broke and without anything, I am still in good spirits and know that a lot of people are supporting this ministry," says the artist.

Tonex's music has been featured on previous films and soundtracks such as "The Good Song"on Sony Films "XXX:State of Union, "Off We Go" on Sony Pictures J-LO /Ben Afleck Film "GIGLI", "Cry No More" on the HBO Film "PRISON SONG" starring Q-Tip & Mary J. Blige and a theme song on UPN/Paramount Pictures "ONE ON ONE". He has also been seen on various BET programs, TBN, NBC, CBS, ABC, Motown Live, Hollywood Access, BET Style, TV One, Soul Train, and Showtime at the Apollo. Additionally, he has appeared in publications such as Billboard, USA Today, Ebony, Jet, Right On, Vibe, Sister 2 Sister, Jet, Upscale, Essence, Entertainment Weekly, and Black Beat Magazine.

Tonex is assembling a top legal defense team and has set up a legal defense fund to help him defray the costs of litigation. He has retained San Francisco entertainment lawyer, Courtney M. Coates, Esq., of Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy to prosecute his California case. Well-known New York attorney, Londelle McMillan, Esq. of The McMillan Law Firm is reportedly exploring the prospect of defending Tonex in the New York lawsuit. If you are interested in showing financial support for Tonex during this difficult time, please mail all checks payable to "Hanson Bridgett Client-Trust Account," c/o Courtney M. Coates, Esq, 425 Market Street, 26th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105

For more details log on the official Tonex myspace page at www.myspace.com/tonexworld.