Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants were released after the Court of Appeal ruled against a retrial due to juror misconduct. The decision was based on 12 factors, including the strength of the case and impact on the appellants. In a separate incident, a suspect awaiting a murder trial was fatally shot by the police in Linstead, St. Catherine.
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Appeal Court is set to announce its decision in the Vybz Kartel case on Wednesday.
The Court of Appeal of Jamaica is set to announce its decision on the Vybz Kartel case on July 31, 2024, following a previous ruling by the Privy Council. Meanwhile, a fugitive has been recaptured, and four farmers in Manchester face firearms charges. Additionally, two security guards tragically lost their lives in a road accident in St. Ann on July 28, 2024.
Education Minister promised Natural Hairstyles Shouldn’t Be a Problem in Schools Come September.
Education Minister Fayval Williams confidently assured that natural hairstyles issues in schools will be resolved by September. A Court of Appeal ruling emphasized students' rights regarding dreadlocks. The NWA announced the start of the long-awaited restoration of the collapsed Troy Bridge. The $231 million project aims to address challenges faced by communities in Trelawny, Manchester, and St Elizabeth.
Court of Appeal decision: School found to have violated rights of child with dreadlocks.
The Jamaica Court of Appeal ruled in favor of a child denied access to Kensington Primary School for wearing dreadlocks. This decision is seen as a victory for Rastafarian rights, prompting the government to address discrimination against the community. In another development, two suspects were arrested in Nigeria for a cyber-attack on Jamaica's National Water Commission.
Vybz Kartel and two co-accused are hopeful for release from custody today (May 30, 2024).
Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and co-accused await Court of Appeal decision on bond for murder retrial, after Privy Council overturned previous convictions due to juror misconduct. Meanwhile, alleged gang leader 'Papa' fatally shot by security forces in August Town, St Andrew. Investigations ongoing. Court to mention retrial on June 10, 2024.
The Court of Appeal denied bail for a policeman convicted of raping a minor.
The Court of Appeal has rejected a bail application for 50-year-old policeman Leslie Walker. He was convicted of rape involving a minor.
Court ordered Drug kingpin to forfeit $500 million worth of assets
Trending in Jamaica News: A convicted Jamaican drug kingpin has lost his appeal to stop the forfeiture of assets worth more than $500 million. On Friday, November 11, 2022, Jamaica's Court of Appeal disallowed the application by lawyers representing Andrew Hamilton. Hamilton was seeking an injunction allowing him time to challenge a forfeiture order handed … Continue reading Court ordered Drug kingpin to forfeit $500 million worth of assets
Justice was served-Appeal Court increased Westmoreland gangster’s sentence.
"Justice was served." That is how the DPP described her victory in The Court Appeal. The court increased a Spring Valley gangster's sentence