Buju Banton made a court appearance this past Thursday in Tampa. The Grammy-nominated reggae mega star plead not guilty to drug conspiracy charges. Buju was arrested in Sarasota last month after allegedly conspiring to purchase five kilos of cocaine from an undercover DEA officer. Buju has hired high-profile defense attorney David Markus. His new attorney maintains Buju’s innocence and made it clear that there will be no plea deals. “We will be going to trial. He did not commit the crimes he`s charged with. He was not in any conspiracy.”
Due to immigration issues, Buju nee Mark Anthony Myrie is being held without bail. If freed on bail, Buju would undoubtedly face an immigration hold. As a result of no bail, Buju will not be attending this year’s Grammy Awards show to be held on January 31. Buju’s Rasta Got Soul album is nominated for a Grammy.
