"Friend and Godson Convicted in 2002 Murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay"

The godson and childhood friend of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay were found guilty by a jury for his 2002 murder at his New York City recording studio, with prosecutors stating it was over a drug deal. Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. were convicted of murder while engaged in drug trafficking, with a third defendant, Jay Bryant, also indicted. Witnesses were initially too afraid to cooperate with law enforcement, but the prosecution presented evidence including confessions from the defendants. Both Washington and Jordan face a maximum sentence of life in prison.