Vybz Kartel

2024 - 6 - 14

Vybz Kartel: The Saga of Legal Delays and Possible Retrial Continues

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Will Vybz Kartel and his co-defendants face a retrial? Find out what recent court hearings reveal about their fate. #VybzKartel #Retrial #LegalSaga

Vybz Kartel, the Jamaican music sensation, has been embroiled in a legal battle since his arrest in 2011 for the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams. Alongside his three co-defendants, Vybz Kartel has faced delays in retrial decisions, with the recent hearing being postponed to next week. Despite the delay, court listings show that the case may extend into late 2026, raising questions about the prolonged legal process.

The Crown has asserted that a fair trial is possible for Vybz Kartel and his co-accused, dispelling concerns of breached rights. Speculations have surfaced that a retrial of the murder case could potentially take place as early as 2025, adding to the uncertainties surrounding the case's timeline. Meanwhile, the majority of witnesses in Kartel's murder trial have been located, indicating progress in the legal proceedings.

Intriguingly, no new dates have been set yet for cases sent back for retrial in 2022 and 2023, creating further anticipation and speculation among supporters and observers. The ongoing legal saga of Vybz Kartel continues to captivate audiences, with the prospect of a retrial looming in the near future.

In a surprising turn of events, the possibility of a retrial for Vybz Kartel in 2025 has been hinted at by the prosecution, adding a new layer of complexity to the case. The resilience and endurance of Kartel and his legal team in navigating the complexities of the justice system reflect a determined effort to seek justice and clarity in the legal proceedings.

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Vybz Kartel release date: Will there be a retrial? (FOX 5 NY)

Kartel and his 3 co-defendants have been behind bars in a Jamaican prison since their arrests in 2011 for the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, whose body was ...

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Vybz Kartel retrial decision delayed: Fate to be decided Next Week ... (iriefm.net)

The hearing to determine a retrial or the release of entertainers Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, and their two co-accused has been delayed until Tuesday, ...

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Vybz Kartel Hearing: Court listing shows cases up to late 2026 (Jamaica Observer)

KINGSTON, Jamaica โ€” Court of Appeal Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop has revealed that the Supreme Court's diary has cases scheduled for trial by jury ...

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The Crown counters, insists fair trial possible for Vybz Kartel, men (Loop News Jamaica)

The Crown has submitted that the rights of entertainer Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants would not be breached should the Court of Appeal order that they ...

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A retrial of Vybz Kartel murder case could happen in 2025, says ... (caribbeannationalweekly.com)

The prosecution in Vybz Kartel's retrial hearing has indicated that a possible murder retrial for the deejay could happen as early as 2025.

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Most witnesses in Kartel's murder trial found (Jamaica Star Online)

The majority of witnesses called by the court in the Vybz Kartel murder case have been found, the Court of Appeal has been told. In the initial trial in ...

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No new dates yet for cases sent back in 2022 and 2023 for retrial (Jamaica Gleaner)

The Court of Appeal panel hearing the Vybz Kartel retrial matter has received a report from the Supreme Court showing that two cases have been sent back for ...

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Prosecutors Say Retrial Possible Despite Publicity In Vybz Kartel Case (rjrnewsonline.com)

By Dionne Jackson Miller. Prosecutors will on Friday morning continue to argue that it is possible to have a fair retrial despite the extensive publicity ...

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Vybz Kartel et al retrial hearing to continue next Tuesday - IRIE FM (iriefm.net)

The hearing to determine if dance hall artiste Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants will face a retrial has been extended by one day.

Prosecution: Kartel, co-accused must 'clear their names' (Jamaica Gleaner)

Declaring that Vybz Kartel and his co-accused must be allowed to clear their names, the prosecution says it wants the murder case to be retried on its ...

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