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Originally Published 20 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
A judge voided the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., one of two men found guilty in the killing of Jam Master Jay, citing insufficient evidence of motive, while the conviction of the co-defendant Ronald Washington was upheld. The case remains significant in the hip-hop community and legal proceedings are ongoing.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Gothamist
A federal judge in Brooklyn overturned the conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., who was previously found guilty of murdering Jam Master Jay in 2002, citing insufficient evidence of motive, while another man remains convicted and a third awaits trial.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by NBC News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Jam Master Jay, of the pioneering hip-hop group Run-DMC, was tragically shot dead in his recording studio in 2002, a killing that went unsolved for nearly two decades. Last week, two men from his old neighborhood were convicted in the slaying after a trial that revealed his involvement in drug deals as his popularity waned. The men convicted were once close to Jay, highlighting the tragic downfall of a generous man who surrounded himself with the wrong people, ultimately leading to his untimely death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Jam Master Jay, of the pioneering hip-hop group Run-DMC, was tragically shot dead in 2002, a killing that went unsolved for nearly two decades. Last week, two men from his old neighborhood were convicted in the slaying after a trial that revealed his involvement in drug deals as a means of making ends meet. The convictions were bittersweet for those who knew him, as they reflected on how his life could have been different had he distanced himself from the hustlers and hangers-on from his past.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Root
Two men have been found guilty of the 2002 murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, revealing shocking details about his involvement in drug trafficking and financial struggles. Despite his public image as a role model, Jay led a double life as a drug middleman, reportedly due to financial difficulties. He continued to support others and run his record label, JMJ Records, while also meeting with emerging artists like 50 Cent just days before his death.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, have been found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay, Jason Mizell. The jury's verdict comes more than 21 years after the murder, and the convicted men face a minimum of 20 years in prison. The killing was driven by greed and revenge, as Mizell had cut the men out of a cocaine deal. Witnesses testified against the defendants during the four-week trial, and the guilty verdicts serve as a reminder that time does not provide a safe harbor for those who commit murder.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, were found guilty of murdering Run-DMC D.J. Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, in 2002. The killing, which took place in Mizell's Queens recording studio, was motivated by revenge after the men were cut out of a drug deal. The prosecution presented 35 witnesses, including those who witnessed the killing, and evidence such as ballistics and autopsy photos. A third man, Jay Bryant, is set to be tried separately in 2026.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, were found guilty of murdering Run-D.M.C. DJ Jam Master Jay in 2002 after a drug deal went bad. The jury delivered the verdict after weeks of testimony, ending decades of speculation about the motive behind the killing. Both men face a minimum of 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for a later date. A third man, Jay Bryant, has been added to the indictment and is set to be tried in January 2026. The case involved witness testimonies, emotional accounts of the shooting, and allegations of a drug-related motive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
The trial for the killing of Jam Master Jay, the DJ of Run-DMC, revealed his double life involving drugs alongside his music career, shedding light on a case that remained unsolved for nearly two decades.