The Reggae Grammy winner was remanded into custody and had his bail revoked after he was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and using the wires to facilitate a drug trafficking offense. However, he was found not guilty on one charge of attempted possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.
Banton's lawyer, David Markus had filed a motion for bail and a new trial pending his sentencing however, the prosecution has since hit back saying the motion is without merit.
David Rowe, a Jamaican-born lawyer had appeared on WWRL 1600’s ‘Caribbean Corner’ recently, and argued that Buju should have taken a plea deal early in his arrest since the current conviction could land him in jail on 30 years to life.
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