News: Buju appeals for fans to stay away for duration of trial

"Buju Banton is appealing to his supporters to stay away from the court whenever he is appearing for his current trial. A release from Penthouse Music Distributors, the company to which Banton is signed, was sent to THE STAR yesterday, quoting the popular entertainer whose right name is Mark Myrie, as saying that although he was grateful for the support, he was appealing to his supporters to desist from turning up at court.

Myrie, who is scheduled to reappear in court on October 19 is quoted as saying: "I am overwhelmed and honoured that so many people care about my welfare, and I thank them all for their encouragement ... however, I appeal to all my supporters to not gather at the courthouse whenever I attend court. I do wish all my supporters pray for me as I put my trust in the father.""

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