Vybz Kartel case: UK's Privy Council quashes conviction
Vybz Kartel's murder conviction overturned due to juror misconduct.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The UK’s Privy Council has overturned Jamaican artist Vybz Kartel’s murder conviction due to juror misconduct, sending the case back to a lower court to consider a retrial. Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has been incarcerated since 2011 for the murder of Clive “Lizard” Williams, which he denies committing. The decision to quash the conviction was based on issues such as questionable phone evidence and a discredited witness. Despite his health challenges, Kartel’s legal team is optimistic about the appeal process.