Vybz Kartel outside court. Photo credit: urbanislandz.com.
A male juror in Vybz Kartel murder trial was yesterday arrested moments after the verdict was read out in the Home Circuit court in downtown Kingston.
According to reports, the juror, name withheld, allegedly tried to bribe the jury foreman with $500,000.
However, the foreman rejected the offer and made a report to presiding Judge Justice Lennox Campbell.
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In related news, lawyers for the popular dancehall artiste say they intend to appeal the conviction.
“There is an appeal process, which we will embark upon immediately. But we will have to look back through the transcript to determine the grounds for appeal,” said Tom Tavares-Finson, the lead attorney for the singer.