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Buju Banton sentenced to 10 years in prison for cocaine trafficking

The controversial reggae star is imprisoned by a Florida judge for his role in a cocaine deal, and hopes to be out in six yearsThe reggae star Buju Banton has been sentenced to 10 years in US prison for his role in a cocaine deal. His first trial on the charges ended last September in a mistrial, but in February he was convicted of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offence, and using a telephone to facilitate...

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15:33 on June 24 2011

Buju Banton receives 10 year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking

NME — But reggae star’s attorney says his client will appeal his sentence more info

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02:30 on June 24 2011

Grammy Nominated Reggae Artist Buju Banton Gets 10 Years Behind Bars!

Perez Hilton — Way back in December '09, Grammy nominated Reggae singer Buju Banton was arrested in Miami and charged with conspiracy to possess over 11 pounds of cocaine with the inten... more info

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10:11 on June 24 2011

Buju Banton sentenced to 10 years in prison for cocaine trafficking

Guardian Music — The controversial reggae star is imprisoned by a Florida judge for his role in a cocaine deal, and hopes to be out in six yearsThe reggae star Buju Banton has been senten... more info

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22:04 on June 23 2011

Reggae star Buju Banton gets 10 years in drug case

USA Today Music — A federal judge gave the Grammy-winning reggae singer the lowest sentence legally allowed for his role in a 2009 cocaine trafficking deal. more info

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