Buju Banton Trial Update: Verdict Expected Sept 27

by Jordan Yerman | September 24, 2010 at 09:04 am
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Buju Banton Awaits Verdict in Florida Cocaine Trial

Reggae star Buju Banton (born Mark Myrie) is awaiting the verdict in a drugs and firearms trial. Buju Banton was arrested at his Florida home in December 2009 after trying to buy cocaine from undercover police officers. The Jamaica Observer promises an update as soon as a verdict is verified. [Update: the verdict in the Buju Banton trial is now expected on Monday, September 27]

Buju Banton is on trial for intent to buy and distribute cocaine, as well as possession of an illegal firearm.

Banton's co-defendants, Ian Thomas and James Mack, have pled guilty.



Buju Banton: 'I Had No Intention to Distribute'

Buju Banton, taking the stand during the trial, said that he had no intention of selling cocaine, and was only talking about it to impress a new friend.

Banton is charged with conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine and aiding two others in possessing a firearm during the course of cocaine distribution. He faces up to life in prison.
The anxiety was further heightened when at 4:40 pm it appeared the jurors were returning with a verdict."We should pray now," said one supporter."We did that already," another informed him.To the disappointment of the nervous supporters, which included family members of the artiste, the jurors were only seeking further instructions.
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jonezy

 Im going to court monday I Have to be there when judge moody says...has the jury reached a verdict..and they say yes we have, we the people find Marck Anthony Myrie NOT GUILTY on all charges..the judge bangs the mallet and says...BUJU you are FREE to go.. Praise Jah!!!1:02amPeter

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Magdalene Hurtault

The Lord God above is the final judge and the ruler of this earth.  Brother Buju you have been an inspiration to so many souls on this earth.  We shall continue to lift you day and night to the throne of God.  You shall rise.  We all are waiting for your live performances.

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From Jamrock

When did it become a crime to withdraw from an act... Buju did.... and that was made very clear to Mr Alexander Johnson by the co accused Ian. Yes we agree that Buju was wrong to even engage in the conversation, but at the end of the day there is enough evidence that it was all talk and there is no evidence to prove the offense.... the Jury will therefore set him free.. FREE BUJU....Mr Johnson shoud be investigated for his continued linked to the underworld, he may not be dealing drugs but it seem he may be closer to those other GUYS that need Buju's head.... coud he have been working for them as well??? There is more then one way to skin a cat....So the GUYs failed at the other attempts so the GUYS  used Mr Johnson instead.

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ras-fiya

I wish it was televised so his fans could've seen the evidence. This was not the first time Mark has been arrested for cocaine either. Around 6 years ago he was arrested in Jamaica and brought the entire world on it SAME WAY he's doing now. Why don't you grow up Mark? You're a sloppy criminal and everytime you expect the world to come running to your aid. I know what I would do if a "new friend" needed to be impressed. Get right away from him the first time he mentioned cocaine. LEARN DIS RASTA...give your fans a break from defending you and stick to singing!

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Safaria Henry

Buju is one of my favorite Jamaican reggae icon. He really inspired many  Jamaican youths and some of them  take him for their role model; however, it is  regrettable that all the jurors have not yet come to a consensus agreement. According to the article that I have read,  the evidence  against Buju Banton is not tangible  and inorder to find someone guilty, it is imperitive  to have both factual information and tangible evidence.

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buju#1fan

Praying from Detroit for a NOT GUILTY or even a hung jury.  Blessed love Buju.  We need the inspiration of your music.

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Margaret Stanton

Buju berating of those who fornicate with rectum has got him into this situation he finds himself. I believe that rectal fornicators set him up because of boom by, by! While I believe that those who fornicate with rectum are misguided in their choice of affection, no one should  bother them.

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Ranking

Buju is innocent but the system is guilty as sin.  How many like the Honourable Buju Banton have been set up?  The whole drug war stinks anyway.  I don't do coke but coke is just a substance; substances don't harm people - it is people that harm people.  Jah give man dominion over earth, not earth over man.  Yet the billions spent on the drug war could be spent on providing the right substances and right quality substances for man's use even for a meditative high.  But they don't want us to live high they want us to live low.  Fire on Lowbylon.

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