Jamaican reggae star, was sentenced Tuesday Buju Banton conspiracy to establish an agreement of cocaine. Banton fate was sealed after the federal jury rejected their verdict after 11 hours of deliberation on the case.
The jury must be evaluated according to the report of the case for two days before the conviction completed by Mitch Stacy Associated Press. He was convicted of three of the four counts. Banton with his conviction 15 years ago is in jail.
The sentencing of 37-year Jamaican artist was attended by supporters, including other popular reggae artists. The AP noted that showed no reaction when the sentence was read. He rose and embraced his lawyer just before his disciples and kisses, then to those who were in the courtroom and said shock: "Thank you".
The AP said that Banton has received thank-you message to his followers to soothing words of his supporters who shouted "We love you, Buju," As the singer has not been excavated in the courtroom.
Attorney Banton "Of course we're all excited and emotional and we're disappointed," David Mark was quoted as saying by AP.
He added: "The only person who seems to be in order, Buju He said he was glad he had difficulty in knowing he was innocent .."
The singer remained popular in Jamaica in the middle of controversies related to drug-related crime he has also won a Grammy last week for best reggae album for "Before the Dawn" was given.
Mark showed that he was relying on a belief in the appeal and a motion for bail, which begins its Banton bail before serving jail actually.
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