Back in March it was reported that Dancehall recording artist Vybz Kartel could be granted a new trial for the mrder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, after it was proven that one of his jurors had been compromised [click here if you missed that].
While Vybz may be close to getting a new trial, he's not coming home anytime soon...
From The Guardian
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel and two of his three co-accused were denied bail on Thursday afternoon when they appeared in the Supreme Court .
Supreme Court Justice Andrea Thomas in denying bail to the applicants, said in the absence of a verdict or acquittal by the Privy Council, the charge of murder remains in effect.
“In view of the fact that their appeal is not yet determined they should remain in custody until their appeal is concluded… That is until a verdict of acquittal is entered or there is a decision for a retrial,” Thomas said.
On Wednesday members of the prosecution and the defence made arguments in Kartel’s habeas corpus case which would have determined whether the artiste would given bail.
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