Jamaican Artiste Vybz Kartel is set to appear before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in the United Kingdom following his arrest in 2014.
This is after he was convicted for the murder of Clive lizard Williams who disappeared in 2011.
Adidja Palmer popularly known as Kartel was arrested together with three others Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre ‘Mad Suss’.
Isat Buchanan, his attorney, confirmed last year that he requested an expedited hearing for Vybz Kartel’s appeal due to his health issues.
Reports indicated that the deejay is infected with Graves’ disease, an auto immune disorder, as well as two heart conditions.
The incarcerated entertainer, aged 47, was reported to be in a life-threatening condition.
Police detained the four, confiscated their phones while carrying on with investigations.
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According to prosecutors, Williams disappeared after failing to return unlicensed firearms to Vybz Kartel and his body has never been found.
They were all sentenced to life imprisonment after the jury voted 10 to 1 in convicting them of William’s murder.
In 2020, the Jamaica’s Court of Appeal dismissed their appeal but reduced the duration of their sentences.
Vybz Kartel music journey
The world boss as he titles himself has been known for his amazing dancehall hits with over 50 tracks.
In 2011, he released Summer time a hit that was well appreciated by his fans.
According to reports, he started singing in 1993 till 2008 before being involved in a murder case that made his music career flop despite him releasing tracks while in prison.
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