Vybz Kartel & Gaza Slim Conspiracy Trial Postponed

The trial of embattled dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel and protege Vanessa Bling has been postponed until August 29.

 When the two appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, their attorneys were not present  hence the postponement. Both are charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.

The prosecution alleges that Vanessa Bling, whose given name is Vanessa Saddler and Adijah 'Vybz Kartel Palmer, conspired to falsify evidence in relation to the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams, who was allegedly bludgeoned to death by a group of men including Kartel at a house in Havendale, St Andrew last year. His body has not yet been found.

Saddler was charged when she reported to the Constant Spring Police that she had been robbed by Williams after Kartel was arrested for his murder.

Kartel and four of his Portmore Empire cronies are currently on trial in the High Court in relation to Williams' murder. Kartel will be returned to the custody of the state, while Saddler had her bail extended.