

UNITED STATES Magistrate Anthony Porcelli yesterday approved a security company that Jamaican Reggae star Buju
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Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton today walked out of the Pinellas County Jail in the United States after a judge ordered his release under strict conditions.
Buju Banton's release on bail comes more than a month after a federal jury was deadlocked in his cocaine-trafficking trial.
Buju , whose real name is Mark Myrie, reportedly declined comment and covered his face as he left jail and headed home to South Florida.
He had been behind bars since his arrest in December.
A federal judge declared a mistrial on September 27 after jurors failed to agree on a verdict.
Buju is scheduled to be tried again in February.
As a condition of Buju’s release, his friend Stephen Marley, a musician and son of reggae icon Bob Marley, posted US$300,000 worth of equity in his South Florida home.
Last month, U.S. Magistrate Anthony Porcelli ruled that the reggae artiste could be released under strict conditions.
Last week U.S. District Judge James Moody denied a prosecution appeal of Porcelli's ruling.
Under the terms of Banton's bond, he must pay a private security detail to guard him so he doesn't flee.
Buju was also required to sign an extradition waiver, ensuring his return if he does flee the country, and will have to wear an electronic monitoring device.
Two men indicted along with Banton, including the singer's driver, have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing
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