Ricardo Johnson

Ricardo Johnson

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Ricardo Johnson was a Jamaican man whose murder in 2009 led to the convictions of Desmond 'Ninja Man' Ballentyne, his son Janeil, and their co-convict Dennis Clayton in 2017. The case has been marked by allegations of a domestic altercation leading to his killing, which has become central to the appeal currently underway.

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Ricardo Johnson was the victim of the murder for which Ballentine and his co-accused were convicted.

Crown defends Ninjaman convictions | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-07-24
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Ricardo Johnson was the victim of the murder for which Desmond Ballentine and others were convicted.

Defence declares Ninjaman 'should never have been tried' | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-07-23
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Ricardo Johnson was the victim of the murder for which Ballentine and his co-convicts were convicted.

​Ninja Man and co-accused appeal hearing delayed again, to begin Wednesday | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-07-20
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Ricardo Johnson was the victim of the murder for which Ninja Man and his co-convicts were sentenced.

Ninja Man murder appeal delayed to March 2026 | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-08
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