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Buju Banton still in Pinellas County Jail

Buju Banton born Mark Myrie, is still being held on charges of conspiracy to possession with intent to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine, in a deal to buy drugs from undercover federal agents in Sarasota.



A federal judge denied bond for the Dancehall-reggae star, keeping him in the Pinellas County Jail.

His attorney, David Markus, filed an emergency motion in the Middle District of Florida court, citing health concerns for his client after he was moved to a more secure unit in the jail as punishment for giving his food to another inmate.

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The Jamaican-born singer is a Rastafarian a religion that places importance on a diet consisting mainly of fruits and vegetables.

The artiste is speaking out! saying he’s optimistic that the truth shall soon prevail.

He also addressed recently surfaced rumors which stated that his assets had been frozen and therefore is unable to pay his lawyers.

He has been in Federal lock up in a Florida prison since December 10 of last year.

US Authorities said they videotaped him trying to purchase cocaine in a Sarasota warehouse in December.

According to court documents, the informant who helped federal agents build a drug case against Jamaican reggae singerhas been paid $3.3 million for helping law enforcement in numerous cases over several years.

Gargamel music are saying that Banton, has received 3 nominations for the 2010 International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA).

The Gargamel is expected to stand trial in September.

Buju has also just released his eighth (8th) Album Read More here


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