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Vybz Kartel, a famous singer from Jamaica, has had his conviction for murder overturned. The 48-year-old artist, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was serving a life sentence since 2014 for the killing of Clive "Lizard" Williams on the Caribbean island. Kartel's successful appeal was heard by the Privy Council in London. The appeal argued that a juror in his trial had tried to bribe others, which should have disqualified them from serving. Now, it's up to authorities in Jamaica to decide if Kartel will face a new trial. During the original trial, which lasted for 64 days, it was alleged...

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlwEsgs4vEg The Privy Council met to discuss an appeal in the criminal case involving Adijah Palmer (also known as Vybz Kartel) and others on February 14-15. Before the meeting, both sides had sent their arguments to the judges, so they knew what points each side would make. The appeal aimed to test these arguments. The focus was not on rehashing the crime itself but on reviewing whether the trial process was fair and legally sound. One key issue discussed was the use of telecommunications evidence in the trial. The defense argued that this evidence was obtained improperly, not following the right laws....