Jamaican Reggae Superstar and Grammy Winner Buju Banton fight for freedom is not over. After last Thursday disappointing news of his appeal being rejected and the reconfirmed sentence to 10 years in federal prison, his lawyer David Markus, says he will be seeking a new trial within the next month.
“We will file the application for a new trial sometime in the next 30 days” said Buju’s lawyer.If granted, this would be Buju Banton’s third trial after the first one ended in a mistrial and the second one ended in a conviction.
Buju Banton’s appeal was dismissed by a federal judge just few days ago, on June 21.
Itall happened in Georgia, in the 11th Circuit where a court of appeal handed down the ruling this past Thursday. The Appeal court agreed with last year jury’s decision to convict the Grammy winner .
LISTEN TO BUJU BANTON – HOW WE FLEX – 5TH GEAR RIDDIM – MARKUS RECORDS – JANUARY 2012
Jamaican star Buju Banton, real name Mark Myrie, was convicted in a Florida Federal Court on February 2011 for drug trafficking charges including conspiracy to distribute cocaine.This latest development confirmed the sentence to 10 years in a federal prison. He could be released in 7 years on good behavior.
The sentence shocked Buju, his family, and his fans all over the world.His
His lawyer said “I called him and told him about the decision. He, like me, was heartbroken. He couldn’t believe it. He believes that we were right and would win.”I truly believe that a good man is in jail for talking a big game. I will continue to fight for him.”
Markus is asking Buju Banton legion of fans to rally for the singer in this difficult time.
Listen To Buju Banton 2012 Set up the Mic
“He’s been strong for a long while, but this is a big blow for him,” said David Markus.FREE BUJU!!!
