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After a decade-long sentence for cocaine trafficking the former Hip Hop collaborator says a government informant "relentlessly pursued" him in exchange for cash.
Today (December 16) Grammy Award-winning Reggae/Dancehall star Buju Banton appealed a cocaine trafficking and conspiracy conviction that landed him a 10-year sentence this February.
The Associated Press reports that Banton (born Mark Myrie) and his attorney, David O. Markus are alleging that a government informant "relentlessly pursued" the star, in exchange for $50,000. Additionally, the Gargamel Records artist maintains that there is not conclusive evidence to the conviction, for which he is presently serving.
The Atlanta, Georgia-based 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to make a decision in 2012.
In his career, Banton worked with Hip Hop acts such as Wyclef Jean and Heavy D & The Boyz.
Source: hiphopdx.com
Today (December 16) Grammy Award-winning Reggae/Dancehall star Buju Banton appealed a cocaine trafficking and conspiracy conviction that landed him a 10-year sentence this February.
The Associated Press reports that Banton (born Mark Myrie) and his attorney, David O. Markus are alleging that a government informant "relentlessly pursued" the star, in exchange for $50,000. Additionally, the Gargamel Records artist maintains that there is not conclusive evidence to the conviction, for which he is presently serving.
The Atlanta, Georgia-based 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to make a decision in 2012.
In his career, Banton worked with Hip Hop acts such as Wyclef Jean and Heavy D & The Boyz.
Source: hiphopdx.com