"Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Ends in Verdict"

A verdict has been reached in the trial of two defendants accused of the 2002 murder of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay in a New York City recording studio. Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington face at least 20 years behind bars if found guilty. Prosecutors allege that the murder was part of a drug deal gone wrong, with Jordan and Washington accused of fatally shooting Jam Master Jay in a recording studio. Another defendant, Jay Bryant, has also been charged with murder and is scheduled for a separate trial in January 2026.