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Stephen Marley Posts Bond on Home to Free Buju
Posted 13 November, 2010 | Comments: 0
Dancehall reggae star Buju Banton is temporarily free and headed home to Miami while awaiting a retrial for federal drug charges in Tampa. He was originally imprisoned without bail last December, following his arrest for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilos of cocaine. His case was declared a mistrial in ...
Buju Banton released from jail
Posted 13 November, 2010 | Comments: 0
TAMPA - Reggae Superstar, Mark Myrie aka Buju Banton was released from the Pinellas County Jail on bail on Wednesday, November 10. Buju was arrested in December 2009 on alleged drug trafficking charges.
On September 27 a federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors were deadlock on a verdict. Conditions of Buju's release includes, ...
Buju’s dad hoping, praying
Posted 07 October, 2010 | Comments: 0
BUJU Banton’s dad is hoping that his son will be granted bail when he again faces the United States courts next week.
The father, Benjamin Myrie, told the Observer this morning that strong prayers were going out for the entertainer, who is detained in the Pinellas County Jail in Tampa, Florida.
“Bwoy all I can do is just pray and ...
Before the Dawn - Buju's new album released today
Posted 28 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
Despite his current incarceration, Buju Banton was heavily involved in putting together this latest album, Before The Dawn. From choosing the final track listing and labouring over the phone with the producers and engineers to get the mixes just right, as well as to conceptualising the project's distinguished packaging, was the level of his involvement.
Hard copies ...
Buju optimistic, entertainment industry rests easier
Posted 28 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
News of yesterday hung jury in the Buju Banton drug trial has been met with relief among the local entertainment fraternity, while the artiste at the centre of the trial is said to be upbeat following yesterday's developments.
Vice president of Buju's Gargamel Music, Tracii McGregor, noted that the deejay is optimistic in light of yesterday's decision ...
Drums beat for Buju Banton
Posted 27 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
RASTAFARIAN elders gathered at Buju Banton's Carlisle Avenue Gargamel Studios and chanted nyahbinghi all night Saturday and Sunday. The drums — the kette, funde, and bass — pounded all night as the Rastafarians chanted for Buju's freedom.
Banton is awaiting a verdict in his drug-related case in Florida.
"Black liberation day. Oh what a great day this will be ...
US Judge declares mistrial in Buju Banton cocaine case
Posted 27 September, 2010 | Comments: 0
A US judge has declared a mistrial for reggae star Buju Banton, accused last year of conspiring to buy cocaine from an undercover police officer.
Jurors in the US state of Florida were unable to reach a verdict.
The four-time Grammy nominee may be re-tried in December. A defence lawyer asked he be freed on a bond.
Banton, a Jamaican national, ...
Buju Banton's Trial Delayed Once Again
Posted 10 April, 2010 | Comments: 0
After being initially detained in the U.S. on felony drug and firearm charges back in December, Buju Banton was scheduled to go before a court sometime in March. Eventually, the dancehall star's court date was pushed back to April 19. As theGoJamaica reports, however, that date has now been pushed back even further--and Buju's lawyers are none too happy about ...
Facts, Evidence & Timeline of Buju's Case
Posted 06 April, 2010 | Comments: 0
Lionmix.com Feature: Part 1
Many people have found themselves shaking their heads in disbelief as the charges were laid against Buju Banton. Self dubbed the Rasta; Banton faces up to 20 years for a charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. Lionmix.com has compiled information so that our readers can decide for themselves. ...
Judge Cannot Intervene In Jail House Rules
Posted 02 April, 2010 | Comments: 0
A judge has ruled that he cannot interfere with jail house procedures in the case of reggae singer Buju Banton. U.S. Magistrate Anthony Porcelli made the ruling Friday morning at a hearing based on dietary concerns from the defense. Porcelli said he would not interfere with operations of the Pinella County Jail and also said he would not order Banton`s release because he believes there`s a risk he could flee to ...
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