Vybz Kartel and co-appellants to know fate today

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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Appeal Court to rule Wednesday if there will be a retrial for Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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Judgment Day Looms: Vybz Kartel and co-accused await Court of Appeal’s decision

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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July judgement for Entertainers Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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Hearing for Vybz Kartel and co-appellants continues today

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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Vybz Kartel et al retrial hearing to continue next Tuesday

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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Vybz Kartel hearing decision delayed: Fate to be decided next week

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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Prosecution says cost should not prevent retrial in Vybz Kartel case

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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Attorneys representing Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants double down on their arguments against a retrial; citing entertainer’s ill health

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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Judge admonishes defense lawyer on day 2 of Vybz Kartel retrial hearing

All eyes and ears will be on the Appeal Court this afternoon, as it hands down its decision on the matter relating to dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants.

The session is slated to begin at 2 p.m.

Lawyers representing the appellants are hoping that the ruling will be in the men’s favour, while the prosecution is hoping that the court will declare that the men be retried.

Kartel, whose given name is Adidja Palmer; along with fellow artiste Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell; Kahira Jones; and Andre St. John, are expected to know their fate today.

In 2014, the men were sentenced to life imprisonment, for the 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.

In march this year, their murder convictions were quashed by the United Kingdom-based Privy Council, due to jury tampering, the case was sent back to the local court for a determination on re-trial.

Last month, the prosecution and defense made submissions, after which the court indicated that it would make its ruling by the end of July.

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