Kiprich freed after case over alleged One Order Gang tribute collapses

Dancehall artiste Marlon 'Kiprich' Plunkett walked free on Tuesday after prosecutors abandoned their case accusing him of promoting the One Order Gang in a song, admitting they had no voice recognition machine to support the evidence.

The matter was withdrawn in the St Catherine Parish Court, prompting attorney-at-law Patrick Peterkin to insist that the entertainer should be dismissed from the proceedings. Presiding Senior Parish Court Judge Desiree Alleyne then formally freed Plunkett of the charges.

"We feel that justice was served here today, which resulted in Mr Plunkett's freedom. He can now resume a fulsome delve into his music, as this case was affecting him negatively," Peterkin said.

Plunkett, 46, was charged on January 25, 2025, with use of audio and audiovisual communication to promote criminal activities.

The Spanish Town police said the song, Stay Far Freestyle, was performed by Kiprich and that the lyrics endorsed alleged One Order Gang don Othniel 'Thickman' Lobban, who was fatally shot by police in January.

Police had revealed that Plunkett and others were persons of interest, and he later turned himself in. He made several court appearances and maintained his innocence throughout.

The entertainer did not comment after being freed.

-- Rasbert Turner

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