July 31st 2024.
After serving 13 years behind bars, Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has finally been granted his freedom. The 48-year-old legend was originally convicted in 2014 and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams, but his conviction was overturned in March of this year.
Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was arrested in 2011 for the killing of Williams, whose body was never found. Along with his co-accused Shawn 'Storm' Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John, he has been fighting for his freedom ever since. And today, the Court of Appeal ruled in their favor, stating that they will not face a new trial.
In a unanimous decision, Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop announced that the interest of justice does not require a new trial for the appellants. She went on to say, "We therefore make the following order: judgments and verdicts of acquittal are entered in relation to the appellants. That is it. The appellants are free."
This news comes as a huge relief for Kartel's fans, who have been eagerly awaiting his release. The musician is one of Jamaica's most popular artists, having worked with big names like Rihanna and Jay-Z. This decision marks a major victory for him and his legal team.
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