Trill Exec's Denounce 'Thug Lawyer'; Deny Any Affiliation To Attorney

Two Trill Entertainment executives have denounced all ties with the self-proclaimed "Thug Lawyer" Peter Q. John, who's name hit headlines as he prepares a defense for rapper Big Unk Aka Mr. Real Estate, who was busted with 150 pounds of pot last week.

Marcus Roach and Melvin Vernell Jr. released a statement to AllHipHop.com to distance themselves from Peter John, who is also known as the "Thug's Lawyer" and "P'Ta Mon."

"The misinformation originally posted on an unofficial fan blog quickly saturated the internet, mostly in the form of re-posts of the same inaccurate information," a rep for the pair said in a statement. "While some of the media accurately detailed the information, incorrect media reports, along with the instantaneous reach of stories circulated on the web from unauthorized sources were quickly cited as likely culprits in disseminating the wrong information."

In December of 2010, a Baton Rogue judge reinstated attempted-murder charges against Roach and Vernell, over claims that they shot local rapper Bruce "Beelow" Moore in the face in July of 2005, for allegedly bootlegging Trill Entertainment products.

Roach and Vernell Jr., are preparing to face trial over the charges, which were originally dismissed twice: once in 2006 at the request of witnesses and again in 2009, because prosecutors waited too long to charge the duo.

A judge reversed the 2009 ruling when prosectors appealed once again, stating that there was no evidence that the District Attorney missed the time limit to try the men.

"The two have not only denounced any affiliation with Peter “P’Ta Mon” John, but clarified for reports that John represented the plaintiff, Bruce 'Beelow' Moore, in the aforementioned case," a rep for Roach and Vernell said. "John never at any point represented or acted on behalf of Trill Entertainment."

Peter John faces legal problems for allegedly attempting to reach a settlement with the victims regarding the murder trial.

John has pleaded innocent to charges of perjury, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and felony theft. He is free on bail.