Buju Banton's new trial began

Two after winning the Grammy for Best Reggae Album  ‘Before the Dawn’  Buju Banton is back to fighting for his freedom. 

Jury selection for Buju’s new trial began earlier today in Tampa . where the selection process took two hours, during which time 14 jurors were selected to sit on the panel for the retrial. Though the jury is largely Caucasian, the jurors have sworn in court that race will not play a factor in the case, nor will Buju’s celebrity status have an impact on their decision.

The retrial began at 1PM EST today and is expected to last a week. Buju faces 20 years in prison, if convicted.