Lastest News on Buju Banton

Another anxiety-filled day has ended without the jury comes to a sentence in the cocaine trial of Reggae artist Buju Banton. The development will mark a long weekend for Banton many supporters who showed up at court and the many worldwide that have been on edge since the jurors began their negotiations in the trial, which opened Monday. Banton was arrested at his Tamarac, Florida home the same day and charged with possession and distribution of illegal drugs.


Prosecutors claim that Banton had conspired with the men to distribute drugs. But the artist's legal team has argued that he was captured by the government. The 13 members of the panel have discussed the second straight day without reaching a decision. Banton, whose real name is Mark Myri was arrested on 10 Last December, will have to wait until at least Monday to hear an appeal.

Buju Banton, who is 37 years old, is a Jamaican reggae musician. He has also recorded Dancehall and Pop music in his career. Grand Jury indictment also charged him with carrying a firearm during drug trafficking crimes. Benton, David Marcus told the court that the confidential informant was paid $ 3,300,000 for working with police for several years, including more than $ 35,000 in the case of Benton. Banton said that when he was introduced to cocaine in December, he was surprised because he did not believe that the agreement would ever really happen. Stephen Marley, son of legend Bob Marley took the stand as a character witness Banton earlier in the trial.