The court case against dancehall artiste Kiprich, who is accused of promoting gang violence through music, was postponed on Tuesday in the St Catherine Parish Court due to an incomplete case file.
Kiprich, born Marlon Plunkett, is facing charges under the Cybercrimes Act for allegedly using audio and audiovisual content to promote criminal activity. The accusations stem from a song the police say endorses gang violence and praises slain One Order Gang leader Othniel ‘Thickman’ Lobban, who was fatally shot by police.
Acting Senior Parish Court Judge Janelle Nelson-Gayle was informed that a crucial report from the Communication Forensic Cybercrime Division remains outstanding. The case is now set to return to court on September 19.
Plunkett is currently out on station bail.
According to police reports, the song — allegedly titled Stay Far Freestyle — surfaced via WhatsApp on January 25 and included lyrics supporting criminal behavior, the One Order Gang, and threats against law enforcement in retaliation for Lobban’s death.
Following an investigation, Plunkett was named a person of interest and asked to report to the authorities. He later turned himself in to the Spanish Town police, accompanied by his attorney, Patrick Peterkin, and was formally charged. Plunkett maintains the song was created for a promoter and denies any criminal intent.
