Dancehall Legend Vybz Kartel has been granted bail. The decision was made by the Supreme Court in Kingston on May 30, 2024.
Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was jailed in 2014. He was convicted of the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, which took place in August 2011.
When and Why:
- Date of Conviction: Vybz Kartel was convicted on March 13, 2014.
- Crime: He was found guilty of the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, who was allegedly killed over two missing illegal firearms.
- Sentence: Kartel was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after serving 35 years.
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Details:
- Background: Clive Williams went missing in August 2011. The prosecution argued that he was killed at Kartel’s home in Havendale, St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica, and that the murder was part of a plan to recover the missing guns.
- Evidence: The case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, including text messages and video recordings, which the defense claimed were tampered with. Despite these claims, the jury found the evidence compelling enough to convict Kartel and his co-accused.
- Appeals: Vybz Kartel and his legal team have made several appeals against the conviction, arguing that the trial was unfair and that the evidence used to convict him was unreliable.
Kartel’s incarceration has had a significant impact on his career, but he continues to release music from prison and remains an influential figure in the dancehall music scene.
