BREAKING NEWS: Vybz Kartel is coming home!
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The Jamaica Court of Appeal has freed Vybz Kartel and his three co-defendants after years of incarceration.
The court's unanimous decision against a retrial cited Kartel's deteriorating health and the severe psychological and financial burdens on the defendants.
Kartel, Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John were initially convicted in 2014 based on circumstantial evidence, including phone records and video footage.
Kartel's legal team emphasized his worsening health conditions, including Graves' Disease and a serious heart issue, describing the harsh prison conditions he faced.
The defense detailed how Kartel's health had declined, noting the swelling in his neck and face, and the pain caused by wearing glasses.
This medical evidence was pivotal in the court's decision, highlighting the inhumane conditions he endured.
The case reached a turning point when the UK-based Privy Council, Jamaica's highest court, overturned the convictions due to juror misconduct, allowing the Jamaican court to make the final decision.
The recent ruling concluded that a retrial was unnecessary, as there was no substantial new evidence and Kartel's health was unlikely to withstand further imprisonment.
This decision has sparked significant discussion about the justice system and the treatment of prisoners in Jamaica.
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