Vybz Kartel Acquitted and Released After 13 Years in Prison
In a surprising legal twist, dancehall icon Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has been acquitted of murder charges by the Jamaican Court of Appeal. This decision ends nearly 13 years of legal battles and has resulted in Kartel’s release from prison.
Kartel, along with three co-accused, was declared free, just a day before Jamaica’s Emancipation Day celebrations. The case has been closely followed both in Jamaica and internationally since Kartel’s initial imprisonment in 2011 on charges of murder, a case that has gripped the public’s attention for years.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Kartel has steadfastly maintained his innocence. Despite being incarcerated, he continued to release music, maintaining his status as a major figure in the dancehall scene. His supporters have consistently shown strong support, keeping his music and influence alive even while he was behind bars.
The specifics of the Court of Appeal’s ruling are still being clarified, but the decision represents a major victory for Kartel and his legal team, closing a chapter in a high-profile case that has had significant implications for the artist’s life and career.
