Dancehall reggae artist Vybz Kartel was sentenced to life in prison. Infamously known for bleaching his skin, the musician will be eligible for parole in 35 years.
The Jamaica Gleaner reports;
Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is to serve 35 years before he becomes eligible for parole.
He and the three other men convicted for Lizard’s murder were each given life sentences a short while ago by Justice Lennox Campbell.
Adidja Palmer – LIFE IN PRISON (35 years before eligible for parole)
Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell – LIFE IN PRISON (25 years before eligible for parole)
Kahira Jones – LIFE IN PRISON (25 years before eligible for parole)
Andre St John – LIFE IN PRISON (30 years before eligible for parole)
Justice Campbell handed down the sentences after hearing impassioned pleas for leniency from lawyers representing the men.
On March 13, after 65 days of trial, a jury returned a ten to one guilty verdict.
