Busy Signal waives right to extradition hearing

[Skeng DX]

2012-05-24 13:42:30 | with audio | (0 Comments)





Dancehall entertainer Busy Signal being escorted to court this morning. - Norman Grindley/Chief PhotographerJamaican entertainer Busy Signal has waived his right to an extradition hearing to go to the US to be tried for absconding bail.

Busy signal’s attorney KD Knight told The Gleaner/Power 106 News this morning that his client should leave Jamaica within a month.

And he said Busy Signal whose real name is Glendale Gordon can only be tried for the offence of absconding bail.

This means that the US will not be able to try him on the drug related charges.

Busy Signal who was arrested on Monday on an extradition warrant was denied bail when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court this morning.

[Islandman]

How much years you a look pon for absconding bail?

[Skeng DX]

If Dancehall artist and deejay Busy Signal comes to Minnesota anytime soon, it likely won't be to share his riddims and impressive studder-step vocal styles. He is under arrest in Jamaica, and authorities in Minnesota are seeking his extradition.

Drug conspiracy charges were filed against Glendale Gordon, his legal name, in 2002. The extradition request follows his failure to appear in Minnesota to face those charges.

Court documents alleged he was involved in a conspiracy to distribute 5 or more kilograms of cocaine, which at 2002 prices would fetch more than $100,000. An amount like that would certainly surpass usage of, say, a backstage party.

Musically, in 2002, Busy Signal was shaping his craft. In 2006 he released "Step Out," which helped lift the Dancehall genre to popularity far beyond Jamaica. Here's a lesser known track from that album that showcases his vocal talent.
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/col...y_signal.shtml

[Bricktop]

I think it's 5 years max...

[Skeng DX]

that nuh mek sence

why was he on bail?

[Skeng DX]

dont think the US would go through all this just for absconding bail. He has 3 counts of conspiracy to distribute coke and one is level 4 that means over 5 pounds is a life sentence. absconding is 7 years flat.

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[Lazie]

I guess he changed his mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W73K8p-TW2Y

[Muadib]

KD maximizing his extradition expertise developed during Mannat !

[Islandman]

Tavares-Finson mus vex.

[Rudi]

KD: All dem a talk man a stepper. When di Star boy walk. LOL This too funny.

[Lazie]

Wait ... nuh today budget fi read? Strange that as soon as the presentation fi start .. KD buss dis. Suh KD come with the distraction while Peter duh him ting.

[Islandman]

Busy must be a really good comrade fe go along wid all a dat.

[Skeng DX]

lazie stop chat fvkry.....................hope a joke ua mek

[Lazie]

lazie stop chat fvkry.....................hope a joke ua mek

nuh worry bout mi ... bite yuh lip ... yuh beloved comrades a screw unuh. I suggest yuh pay attention to dat.

[Skeng DX]

dem a screw you