Vybz Kartel Sees Murder Conviction Overturned Following Privy Council Appeal
The disappearance of his associate, Clive “Lizard” Williams, whose body has not yet been recovered, led to the imprisonment of Vybz Kartel more than ten years ago. In light of the health problems he allegedly experienced last year, friends and colleagues have been pleading for the Jamaican dancehall musician’s release for some time now. As the musician dealt with reportedly “inhumane” prison conditions in June, his lawyer told Fox 5 that he was facing a “life-threatening” illness. Despite these pleas for his release, Vybz Kartel remains incarcerated, with his health condition continuing to deteriorate. The ongoing legal battle and public outcry for justice in his case have sparked debates about his possible innocence, but the truth remains uncertain.
But now things are starting to turn around for the hitmaker. Along with his three co-defendants, Vybz Kartel recently appeared in court to appeal his life sentence, which calls for a minimum of thirty-two years behind bars. Although the matter can still go to a new trial, his appeal was successful. For the time being, he will stay incarcerated. At the hearing, the defence lawyers for the defendants brought up allegations of juror misconduct from the 2014 murder trial. It is alleged that a juror tried to influence the trial’s verdict by offering $500K to other jurors. Because of this, the Privy Council decided that the initial conviction needed to be reversed. As of this writing, it is uncertain if a new trial will be ordered. The defence lawyers argued that the juror’s misconduct had tainted the integrity of the original trial, leading to the successful appeal. The defendant will remain in prison until further legal proceedings are determined.
A statement by the Privy Council reads,
“The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has concluded that the appeals should be allowed and the appellants’ convictions should be quashed on the ground of juror misconduct, and that the case should be remitted to the Court of Appeal of Jamaica to decide whether to order a retrial of the appellants for the murder of the deceased,”
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