Vybz Kartel's Poor Health Influenced Decision to Release Him
The musician has been battling Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes excessive production of thyroid hormone
Vybz Kartel's Poor Health Influenced Decision to Release Him
It has emerged that reggae star Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel' Palmer is in bad shape as he is struggling with several health conditions. Kartel’s poor health condition may have led to the decision to release him without further legal proceedings.
Kartel’s health issues have been a crucial factor in his case. The musician has been battling Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes excessive production of thyroid hormone, leading to symptoms such as bulging and irritated eyes.
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This condition, combined with a pre-existing heart condition, has been exacerbated by the harsh conditions of his incarceration, including inadequate air circulation and lack of water.
The defense argued that these conditions, coupled with his untreated Graves’ disease, posed a significant risk to his health, potentially making his situation life-threatening.
Vybz Kartel's Poor Health Influenced Decision to Release Him
A sworn affidavit presented by his defense underscored the severity of his health issues, suggesting that without proper treatment, his conditions could be fatal.
The combination of this evidence, alongside discredited witness testimonies and overturned evidence, contributed to the decision to release him.
On the day of his release, Vybz Kartel who was greeted by a crowd of supporters, appeared with sunglasses and a bandanna, likely to cover symptoms of his Graves’ disease.
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He was accompanied by his fiancée, marking a new chapter as he begins to pick up the pieces in his life outside the prison walls.
