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A federal judge overturned the murder conviction of Karl 'Little D' Jordan Jr., who was accused of killing Jam Master Jay in 2002, citing insufficient evidence of motive related to a drug deal, while other charges against him and a co-defendant remain unresolved.
Two men, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., have been found guilty of the 2002 murder of Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay, who was shot in his studio in Queens. The men were reportedly seeking revenge after being cut out of a drug deal. A third man is also accused, with his trial set for 2026. Jam Master Jay's death had remained unsolved for years, but now the guilty parties face a minimum of 20 years in prison.
Two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, were convicted of the 2002 murder of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ending a long-standing mystery in the hip-hop world. The jury found them guilty of killing the pioneering DJ over a failed drug deal, marking a triumph for prosecutors who struggled to get witnesses to cooperate due to fear of retaliation. The verdict brings closure to the case, with relatives of Jam Master Jay welcoming the outcome. The trial shed light on the rapper's involvement in the drug trade to cover debts, but his musical achievements continue to be lauded despite the revelations.
Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay's godson and childhood friend have been found guilty of his murder in New York City in 2002, after being cut out of a drug deal. The hip-hop pioneer was shot in the head at his recording studio. The two defendants now face 20 years to life in prison, and the case remained unsolved for years until federal prosecutors charged them in 2020. Witnesses testified about the shooting, and fear prevented them from identifying the killers earlier. Another man is facing a separate trial in relation to the case.
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.
An American woman was killed in a shootout in the Mexican resort area of Tulum during an apparent drug deal gone bad. The incident also resulted in the death of an alleged drug dealer from Belize. The prosecutor’s office is investigating the case and has identified suspects, but none have been named yet. Tulum has seen previous incidents of gang-related violence, and the U.S. has issued warnings about travel to certain parts of Mexico due to gang violence.
An American woman was killed in a shootout in the Mexican resort town of Tulum during an apparent drug deal gone wrong. The incident also resulted in the death of an alleged drug dealer from Belize. The woman, identified as 44-year-old Niko Honarbakhsh from Los Angeles, was reportedly caught in the crossfire and died from a stray bullet. The prosecutor's office has opened an investigation, identified suspects, and is pursuing leads to apprehend them. This incident adds to a series of violent events involving tourists in Tulum, prompting the U.S. to issue "Do Not Travel" warnings for parts of Mexico.
A witness, Uriel “Tony” Rincon, testified in court that he saw Run-DMC member Jam Master Jay being shot by his godson, Karl Jordan Jr., in 2002. Rincon described the shooting at the Brooklyn federal court, stating that Jordan approached Jay and offered a "half-handshake" before shooting him. He also revealed that he had stayed silent for over two decades out of fear for his and his mother's safety, but eventually decided to tell the truth for the sake of Jay's family. Jordan and Ronald Washington are charged with murder in connection to a narcotics trafficking conspiracy, with prosecutors alleging that the shooting was motivated by "greed and revenge" after a drug deal went wrong.
The trial of two men accused of murdering Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay has begun in New York, with prosecutors alleging that the killing was motivated by revenge and greed after the godson and his accomplice were cut out of a drug deal worth nearly $200,000. The defense argues that there is no forensic evidence connecting the accused to the murder and that the prosecution's account is just one version of events. The trial is expected to last four weeks.
Two men accused of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay in 2002 are on trial, with prosecutors alleging the murder was motivated by "greed and revenge" over a failed drug deal. The defendants, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, have pleaded not guilty. The prosecution claims they were cut out of a lucrative cocaine deal, leading to the murder of the music icon. The trial is expected to last four weeks, with witnesses including eyewitnesses and the victim's manager.
The trial for the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, a member of Run-DMC, has begun with prosecutors alleging that the DJ was killed in retaliation for excluding two men from a drug deal. The defendants, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, have pleaded not guilty and face a minimum of 20 years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors claim that Jordan shot Jam Master Jay in an "ambush" while Washington stood guard, and they hope to prove their case with witness testimonies and evidence. Defense attorneys cast doubt on the witnesses' credibility and the NYPD's investigation, emphasizing the fallibility of memories over time.
The trial of the alleged assassins of hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., began with prosecutors claiming the 2002 murder was motivated by "greed and revenge" over a drug deal gone bad. The defendants are accused of ambushing and killing Jay at his Queens music studio due to a cocaine deal that didn't go as planned. Witnesses and evidence from the crime scene were presented in court, while the defense cast doubt on eyewitness testimony and questioned the handling of the investigation.
The trial has begun for two men accused of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay over 20 years ago, with prosecutors arguing that the defendants were motivated by "greed and revenge" after being cut out of a lucrative cocaine deal. The men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, have pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors claim that eyewitnesses and confessions will support their case, while defense lawyers argue that the evidence is weak and that the true killer remains unknown. If convicted, the defendants face at least 20 years in prison.
Jury selection has begun in the trial of two men accused of the 2002 fatal shooting of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay over a drug deal. The defendants, Karl Jordan Jr and Ronald Washington, have pleaded not guilty and face at least 20 years in prison if convicted. The death penalty is not an option. The trial is expected to include gun and cocaine charges against Jordan, who has no prior adult criminal record. Witnesses remained silent for years until some identified the defendants as Jay's killers.
The trial for the murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay is beginning, with two defendants accused of planning to kill the DJ over a drug deal. Despite being a cold case for years, federal prosecutors are pursuing the case, and both defendants have pleaded not guilty.