Vybz Kartel free: Dancehall star to be released after years behind bars

Category: Legal News

The Jamaica Court of Appeal has ordered the release of Vybz Kartel and his three co-defendants after years in prison, concluding that a retrial is not necessary. The court cited concerns over Kartel's health and the psychological and financial effects of continued incarceration. Kartel, who has maintained his innocence, was convicted in 2014 for the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams, a case based largely on circumstantial evidence. His conviction was quashed earlier this year, leading to this recent decision.

Keywords: Vybz Kartel, Jamaica Court of Appeal, murder conviction

Source: FOX 5 NY

Update At: 8/1/2024

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