KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vybz Kartel aka Adijah Palmer was sentenced to LIFE SENTENCE imprisonment today in the Supreme Court downtown Kingston after he was found guilty along with his 3 co-accused for the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams. Kartel is eligible for parole in 35 years. An appeal is expected in the case. Kartel has been in jail since 2011.Unlike to three Thursdays ago when jurors returned with a guilty verdict for Adidja Vybz Kartel Palmer and three co-accused in the murder trial for the killing of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams, crowd support downtown Kingston today is sparse. Supporters of Kartel were visibly shaken, whilst police made sure there were no outburst of violence. At last Thursday's sentencing hearing, attorney Tom Tavares-Finson, who represents Vybz Kartel, informed the court that his client was maintaining his innocence and was not seeking any leniency from the court.
King Street was closed to vehicular traffic between Harbour Street and South Parade. The police say this means motorists travelling from South Parade, Tower Street, Harbour Street, and Barry Street was not able to turn onto King Street. However, the police say merchants and business operators will be allowed limited access to this area.
Church Street was closed to vehicular traffic between South Parade and Tower Street. No traffic was allowed to turn onto Church Street from Barry Street, and only court officials and police vehicles were able to access Church Street from the direction of South Parade or Tower Street, the advisory said.
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