Vybz Kartel Denied Bail While Awaiting Retrial
A Jamaican judge has ruled that dancehall star Vybz Kartel, along with two co-defendants, must remain in jail as they await a possible retrial for murder.
The judge cited Jamaica’s Bail Act, which restricts bail for individuals appealing murder convictions. She explained that under Section 5, bail is only granted on appeal if it was previously granted before the initial conviction.
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This decision comes after Kartel and his co-accused had their 2014 murder convictions overturned by the Privy Council in March due to juror misconduct. The case is now back with Jamaica’s Court of Appeal, which will determine if a retrial is necessary.
Kartel and his co-defendants have consistently maintained their innocence in the 2011 murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams. Williams was reportedly killed for allegedly failing to return firearms given to him by Kartel.
