Vybz Kartel Freed from Prison by Jamaican Court of Appeal
Acquitted of Murder Conviction
Kingston, Jamaica - In a major development, the Jamaican Court of Appeal has overturned the murder conviction of dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, leading to his release from prison on Wednesday, July 31, 2023.
Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Azim Palmer, had been serving a life sentence since 2014 for the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams.
The Court of Appeal found that there were errors in the trial that led to Kartel's conviction and ordered a retrial. However, the Director of Public Prosecutions has indicated that the Crown will not be seeking a new trial.
Kartel's release from prison has been met with mixed reactions. Some supporters welcomed the decision, while others expressed concerns about the implications for the justice system in Jamaica.
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