Dear Editor,
The Kartel trial was closely followed by many. The guilty verdict didn't come as a big surprise to most of us who followed the case over the 60-odd days. What the verdict did, however, was reinforce the point that most Jamaicans will not be threatened by attempts to distort justice or have any part of this 'gangsta' culture which has wrecked havoc in our society.
The news that a juror was also arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe the foreman of the panel also speaks volumes about this case. That the foreman not only rejected the offer, but reported the matter immediately must be highly commended.
Hip hop artiste Busta Rhymes, who attended court in a show of support for the accused, expressed disappointment to the media that more of our local artistes didn't show up to give support. He should read between the lines.
Crime has been destructive and a hindrance to progress in this country for far too long. What many Jamaicans are really saying now is, enough is enough. The fact that the jury so easily came back with a verdict sends a strong message.
I commend the judge, the jury, the prosecution, the security forces and the investigators for the professionalism displayed. The defence team also did well under the circumstances. The police force must now be vigilant to maintain law and order and support justice, and this is how it should always be. The justice system was tested and justice was served. There is hope for Jamaica. We must not give up.
P Chin
chin_p@yahoo.com
A true test of justice
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The Kartel trial was closely followed by many. The guilty verdict didn't come as a big surprise to most of us who followed the case over the 60-odd days. What the verdict did, however, was reinforce the point that most Jamaicans will not be threatened by attempts to distort justice or have any part of this 'gangsta' culture which has wrecked havoc in our society.
The news that a juror was also arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe the foreman of the panel also speaks volumes about this case. That the foreman not only rejected the offer, but reported the matter immediately must be highly commended.
Hip hop artiste Busta Rhymes, who attended court in a show of support for the accused, expressed disappointment to the media that more of our local artistes didn't show up to give support. He should read between the lines.
Crime has been destructive and a hindrance to progress in this country for far too long. What many Jamaicans are really saying now is, enough is enough. The fact that the jury so easily came back with a verdict sends a strong message.
I commend the judge, the jury, the prosecution, the security forces and the investigators for the professionalism displayed. The defence team also did well under the circumstances. The police force must now be vigilant to maintain law and order and support justice, and this is how it should always be. The justice system was tested and justice was served. There is hope for Jamaica. We must not give up.
P Chin
chin_p@yahoo.com
A true test of justice
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