Zim Now Writer
In a stunning turn of events, Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been declared a free man after spending a decade behind bars. A Jamaican Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected the prosecution's request for a retrial, effectively overturning his 2014 murder conviction.
The decision comes months after the United Kingdom-based Privy Council found evidence of juror misconduct in Kartel's initial trial, leading to the overturning of his conviction for the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams.
The initial trial, a high-profile legal battle that captivated the nation, lasted over two months. Prosecutors alleged that Kartel had lured Williams to his home before the victim was brutally murdered over missing guns. A chilling text message purportedly found on Kartel's phone described Williams' body as "mincemeat." However, Williams' body has never been recovered.
The Jamaican public has been divided over the case, with passionate supporters and critics on both sides. Kartel's release is undoubtedly a significant moment for the dancehall industry and will likely spark intense debate and speculation.
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