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HONORED
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Vybz Kartel's Phone to be Examined for Tampering By Jovani Davis CNW Contributor
The cellular phone of incarcerated dancehall artiste Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer, which contained damning text and voice messages linking him to the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams, is currently being analyzed by an expert for possible signs of tampering. Since 2020, Vybz Kartel's defense team has been trying to gain access to 'Exhibit 14C' i.e. the cell phone which contained controversial voice notes linking the deejay to the murder. The exhibit is among four evidential materials that the defense team had obtained permission from the Supreme Court to examine via a court order received on May 13, 2021. The order, which was made by Justice Leighton Pusey, gives the defense permission to not only analyze the cell phone but a marked DVD containing a video of the murder, DVD with voice notes, and a compact disc. continues on B4 – Vybz Kartel
Jamaican international football player Raheem Sterling has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II for his work to promote racial equality in the sport. On June 11, the Manchester City and England forward was named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, which rewards individuals' bravery, service, or achievement in their fields. The 26-year-old, who has been heavily involved in anti-racism and antidiscrimination campaigns, has been made an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire). The MBE is an order of the British Empire award. It is the third highestranking Order of the British Empire award. It is also awarded to someone for making a positive impact in their line of work. The Jamaican-born footballer responded to the announcement, saying that he was grateful to be recognized. “I am grateful to have been recognised, but my priority is to try to help to educate society and myself,” Sterling said. “If it doesn't start from within, then there's no way you can help others. I'm learning every day.” Sterling, a Premier League and League Cup winner with City this season, has been subjected to racial slurs in stadiums and online since the start of his career. In 2019, he took part in an antiracism campaign, “No Room For Racism”. He was subsequently awarded The Integrity and Impact Award at the BT Sport Industry Awards for speaking out on a range of social issues, including continues on B4 – Sterling Honored
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