A cloud of uncertainty hung over who his legal team consisted of following reports that Kartel sacked his lawyers earlier this week. Hannah Harris-Barrington, a prominent English-Jamaican lawyer and human rights activist, disclosed in separate interviews that Kartel authorized her to become his new attorney. Harris-Barrington also revealed that Kartel issued her two letters confirming the decision to switch legal representation in his cases. However, Chris Tavares-Finson, who’s been on Kartel’s case since the beginning, vehemently denied that any changes were made.
On Wednesday, a statement, by Kartel, addressing the speculation was made public. The statement was issued via Tavares-Finson.
The statement read, "I have not authorized any change in my legal team in whom I have the fullest confidence." It continued, "I have not retained or engaged the services of Hannah Harris-Barrington to represent me in any matter and she is not authorized to speak on my behalf or to discuss my case.”
"This serves to confirm that I have retained the services of attorneys-at-law Tom Tavares-Finson, Michael Deans and Chris Tavares-Finson to represent me in all the matters for which I am currently before the court.”
Following Kartel’s statement, Harris-Barrington was bemused by the confusion caused but will stay away from the matter as a result.
"If that (Palmer's letter) has today's (yesterday's) date then that must mean he has given them back the case and that's fine," she told one local newspaper.
Harris-Barrington is the attorney for prominent Dancehall artiste, Ninja Man, who himself faces a murder charge. Additionally, she legally represents Jamaican pop culture figure, Horace “L.A” Lewis.
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