Vybz Kartel Freed! Jamaica Court Overturns Dancehall Star’s Conviction After Years of Injustice"
– The Jamaica Court of Appeal has ordered the release of Vybz Kartel and three co-defendants after years of imprisonment.–
– The unanimous decision, announced on Wednesday, denies a retrial for the 2014 murder conviction of Clive "Lizard" Williams.–
– Williams' body was never found, and the original conviction was based on circumstantial evidence and a discredited witness.–
– The court noted that a retrial would not be in the interest of justice, considering the defendants' psychological and financial hardships.– –
– Vybz Kartel’s defense highlighted his severe health issues and the inhumane conditions of his incarceration since 2011.– – –
– Medical reports revealed that Kartel suffers from worsening Graves' Disease and heart problems, making his condition critical.–
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– The Privy Council had previously overturned the convictions due to juror misconduct, leaving the Jamaican Court of Appeal to make the final decision.–
– Kartel and his co-defendants had been imprisoned since their 2011 arrests and 2014 convictions for the murder, which they have always denied.–
– Despite the appellate court’s ruling, the future of their freedom was uncertain until this recent decision.–
1. The case has drawn significant media attention, with updates expected as the legal battle concludes.