Vybz Kartel and co-accused to remain behind bars

Dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused are to remain behind bars.

A ruling on their habeas corpus application was delivered by Judge Andrea Thomas on Thursday following the conclusion of arguments made by the defense and the prosecution in court on Wednesday afternoon.

In handing down her ruling, Judge Thomas stated that as long as the issue of the retrial is pending, the charge of murder still remains in effect.