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Buju Banton facing 15-year prison sentence

The reggae star has been found guilty on three counts of drugs and weapons charges in a Florida courtReggae star Buju Banton faces up to 15 years in jail after being convicted on three counts of drugs and weapon charges. Arrested in 2009 following an alleged cocaine trafficking deal, the singer – who last week won the Grammy for best reggae album – is being held for sentencing without bail."I'm fighting for my freedom," Banton told the court during the trial's final hours. "I'm fighting for ...

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09:51 on February 23 2011

Buju Banton facing 15 years in prison following cocaine charge

NME — Reggae star found guilty on three charges relating to cocaine deal more info

Buju Banton

10:25 on February 24 2011

Buju Banton facing 15-year prison sentence

Guardian Music — The reggae star has been found guilty on three counts of drugs and weapons charges in a Florida courtReggae star Buju Banton faces up to 15 years in jail after being conv... more info

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21:14 on February 22 2011

Reggae singer Buju Banton found guilty in drug case

USA Today Music — Grammy-winning reggae singer Buju Banton was convicted Tuesday of conspiring to set up a cocaine deal in 2009. more info

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22:02 on February 22 2011

Buju Banton - Banton Convicted On Drug Charges

ContactMusic — Reggae star BUJU BANTON is facing up to 20 years in prison after he was convicted on drug charges on Tuesday (22Feb11).The Jamaican star, real name Mark Myrie, was hit wi... more info

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