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To release or retry: Vybz Kartel retrial hearing begins
On Monday, the Court of Appeal commenced hearings to determine whether dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and three other men will face a retrial for murder.
The proceedings, expected to last five days, are being overseen by Justices Marva McDonald-Bishop, Paulette Williams, and David Fraser.
Justice McDonald-Bishop emphasized to the media that the court will “not hesitate” to take action against anyone breaching the rules on providing coverage of the hearing. She highlighted the growing issue of social media’s unregulated spread of information, stating that those disseminating such content could face contempt of court charges.
The proceedings, expected to last five days, are being overseen by Justices Marva McDonald-Bishop, Paulette Williams, and David Fraser.
Justice McDonald-Bishop emphasized to the media that the court will “not hesitate” to take action against anyone breaching the rules on providing coverage of the hearing. She highlighted the growing issue of social media’s unregulated spread of information, stating that those disseminating such content could face contempt of court charges.
