
The trial for embattled reggae artiste, Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie, is now scheduled to take place in April, and not March as had been previously announced.
Buju has been languishing in a Florida jail since December last year and is facing drug and conspiracy charges, in that state.
According to Buju’s attorney, David Markus, the case was re-scheduled to ensure that it continues without a break.
“It has been pushed back because there were so many conflicts. The prosecution’s agent will be having a baby in March and April 12 is the only date convenient for all parties,†Markus is quoted as saying.
Banton was arrested at his Tamarac home in South Florida after Federal Agents accused him of negotiating with undercover agents to purchase five or more kilograms of cocaine at Sarasota in Tampa, Florida.
The agents claim to have footage showing the artiste tasting cocaine in a Federally controlled warehouse.