Buju Banton Found Guilty On Drug Offences

Reggae artist Buju Banton, born Mark Myrie was found guilty of conspiring to set up a drugs deal in 2009 this past Tuesday.

The artist was conficted of- conspiracy to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute it, another drug trafficking offence and a gun charge. He was acquitted of a fourth charge for attempted cocaine possession.

He now faces a 15 year jail term and was denied bail whilst he awaits sentencing.

The DJ was caught on video and audio recordings taken by an informant and DEA officer. The informer was paid $50,000 after Banton was arrested with two others in December 2009.


Buju's lawyers plan on appealing against the conviction.



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Bruno Mars Avoids Jail Time For Drug Posession

Singer Bruno Mars avoided jail yesterday after receiving a years probation, £1,250 fine, 200 community service hours and 8 hours drugs counselling.

The singer was caught with 2.6 grams of cocaine in a Las Vegas bathroom last September.

The singer was said to have be very appreciative that the court had been lenient with him and vowed to stay out of trouble and 'keep his nose clean' from now on.

Lucky boy...