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crime2 years ago

YNW Melly Faces Witness Tampering Charges in Double-Murder Case

Rapper YNW Melly has been charged with witness tampering in his double-murder trial, following the same charge against his co-defendant YNW Bortlen. Melly's lawyers believe the prosecutors are attempting to divert attention from alleged problems with their case, including the withholding of key evidence about the lead investigator. The defense is set to argue this in court, while jury selection for the retrial is scheduled to begin next week.

via TMZ|
#crime#double-murder-case#key-evidence
crime2 years ago

YNW Melly Faces Witness Tampering Charges in Double-Murder Case

Rapper YNW Melly has been charged with witness tampering in connection to his ongoing double-murder case. Authorities allege that Melly and his codefendant YNW Bortlen communicated through another inmate to dissuade a witness from testifying against Melly. Bortlen was also charged with witness tampering. Both rappers are awaiting separate trials for the murders of two individuals in 2018. Melly's first trial ended in a mistrial, while Bortlen's trial is scheduled to begin in January 2024.

via XXLMAG.COM|
#crime#double-murder-case#mistrial
crime2 years ago

"YNW Melly's Retrial Delayed Again, Promises Family He's Coming Home"

Rapper YNW Melly's retrial for the murder of two childhood friends has been rescheduled to start on October 9th. He is also expected to have additional defense attorneys added to his legal team. The defense lawyers have informed the judge about the upcoming changes, citing "multi-faceted issues" in the retrial. In addition, a request for a new deposition for a police detective was made by the defense. YNW Melly had previously faced a mistrial in July after the jury failed to reach a verdict.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#crime#defense-attorneys#murder-case
crime2 years ago

"YNW Melly Double-Murder Case Ends in Mistrial"

A mistrial was declared in the double-murder case against rapper YNW Melly after the jury remained deadlocked for three days. The mistrial does not mean Melly is not guilty, and prosecutors plan to retry the case. Melly faced two counts of first-degree murder for the shooting of two members of the YNW collective. The defense focused on Melly's friendship with the victims and the lack of a recovered murder weapon.

via Vulture|
#broward-county#crime#double-murder-case
crime2 years ago

"YNW Bortlen's Cryptic Tweet Coincides with YNW Melly's Mistrial Announcement"

YNW Bortlen, the alleged co-conspirator in the YNW Melly double-murder case, tweeted a cryptic message on the same day a mistrial was declared. Bortlen's mysterious message comes as he is expected to appear at his own murder trial in the fall. Meanwhile, reactions to the mistrial varied, with Melly's mother expressing hope for his release, his defense team criticizing the weak case, and his manager expressing excitement for a second chance. The YNW Melly case continues.

via XXLMAG.COM|
#crime#cryptic-message#double-murder-case
crime2 years ago

"Rapper YNW Melly's Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial as Jury Deadlocks"

The murder trial of rapper YNW Melly, accused of killing two of his friends in 2018, has resulted in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Prosecutors sought the death penalty and are expected to retry the case with a new jury. The defense argued that the claims lacked credibility as the victims were close friends of the rapper. The trial revealed that the bodies were taken to an area near the Everglades and shot at to make it appear as a drive-by shooting. YNW Melly gained fame in 2017 and was arrested on murder charges in 2019.

via Fox News|
#broward-county#crime#florida
law-and-crime2 years ago

The aftermath of YNW Melly's mistrial: What's next?

A mistrial has been declared in the double murder case of rapper YNW Melly after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. The next steps for the trial will be discussed on July 28, and if a retrial is elected, a new jury will be selected. Both the defense and prosecution can benefit from a retrial, as they will have the opportunity to present their case from the beginning. The retrial does not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause, as Melly has not been convicted or acquitted of any crime.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#double-jeopardy#law-and-crime#mistrial
crime2 years ago

Mistrial Declared in YNW Melly Double Murder Trial

A mistrial has been declared in the double murder case against rapper YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons. The jury failed to reach a unanimous decision after 19 days of hearing arguments. Demons is facing two first-degree murder charges for the killings of Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas in 2018. The jury deliberated for two days but was unable to reach a verdict, leading to the mistrial. Demons, who pleaded not guilty, could face the death penalty if convicted. The prosecution claims the shooting was part of a gang action, while the defense argues that Demons was home sleeping at the time of the murders.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#broward-jury#crime#double-murder
crime2 years ago

Mistrial Declared in Rapper YNW Melly's Double Murder Trial

Rapper YNW Melly's double murder trial has been declared a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, faced two first-degree murder charges in the killings of Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas. The jury deliberated for two days but was unable to reach a verdict. Melly pleaded not guilty and faced a possible death sentence if convicted. The case centered around a post-recording session incident, with prosecutors claiming that Melly fatally shot the victims. Melly's friend, Cortland Henry, who was driving the car, was charged as an accomplice and will be tried separately.

via Deadline|
#broward-county#crime#double-murder-trial
crime2 years ago

"Judge Declares Mistrial as YNW Melly Jury Remains Deadlocked in Double Murder Case"

A mistrial has been declared in the double murder case against rapper YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons. The jury failed to reach a unanimous decision after 19 days of hearing arguments. Demons is facing two first-degree murder charges for the killings of Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas in 2018. The jury deliberated for two days but was unable to reach a verdict, leading to the mistrial. Demons has pleaded not guilty and could face the death penalty if convicted. The prosecution claims the shooting was part of a gang action, while the defense argues that Demons was home sleeping at the time of the murders.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#broward-jury#crime#double-murder
crime2 years ago

Jury Deadlocked in YNW Melly Trial: Verdict Uncertain

The jury in the YNW Melly murder trial has sent a note to the judge indicating that they may be deadlocked, as each juror seems to have already chosen a side and cannot be swayed. A deadlocked jury is one that cannot reach a verdict by the required voting margin, and if this happens, a mistrial will be declared. The judge may attempt to avoid a deadlocked jury by giving a "dynamite charge" to force a verdict. YNW Melly is facing two counts of premeditated murder and could potentially receive life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.

via HipHopDX|
#crime#deadlocked-jury#jury-deliberations
crime2 years ago

"Prosecutors Present Evidence of YNW Melly's Alleged In-Car Murders in Closing Arguments"

Closing arguments were presented in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly, with prosecutors alleging that the shots that killed two fellow rappers were fired from inside the Jeep, contradicting the defense's claim of a drive-by shooting. The prosecution argued that Melly had been tracking the Jeep's location on his phone and that his co-defendant later admitted to fabricating the drive-by shooting story. The defense countered by highlighting the lack of evidence and motive, describing the prosecution's investigation as incompetent and incomplete.

via Rolling Stone|
#closing-arguments#crime#drive-by-shooting
crime2 years ago

"Defense requests mistrial as YNW Melly trial reaches day 15"

The state has rested its case in the murder trial of rapper YNW Melly, with Detective Mark Moretti as the final witness. The defense has filed a motion for a mistrial, claiming that the evidence presented by the prosecution is incomplete and forces the jury to speculate. The defense argues that the DNA and cell tower evidence is inconclusive and inaccurate. They also question Moretti's investigation, alleging that he did not gather enough surveillance video, interview all possible suspects, or authenticate the cell phone data. The prosecution presented a direct message on Instagram where Melly allegedly admitted to the killings, but the defense argues that the message does not match Melly's usual writing style and that the shared phones make it impossible to determine the author. If found guilty, Melly could face the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The trial is in recess until Tuesday when the defense is expected to call their first witness.

via WPLG Local 10|
#crime#defense#detective-mark-moretti
entertainment2 years ago

Former Lawyer and Masked Detective Complicate YNW Melly's Murder Trial Defense

YNW Melly's former lawyer, Bradford Cohen, explained that the rapper opted to hire different attorneys to handle his ongoing murder trial. Cohen was originally on the case with Jason Williams, but Melly wanted to move in a different direction. Melly asked Cohen to return to the case months ago, but Cohen turned down the offer. Melly's trial began on June 12, and he is accused of killing two people in 2018.

via AllHipHop|
#bradford-cohen#entertainment#jason-williams
crime2 years ago

The Controversial YNW Melly Murder Trial: Lack of Evidence and Conflicting Testimonies.

Rapper YNW Melly's defense attorneys argued that he was being denied the right to face his accuser when a masked witness testified about alleged gang connections during his double murder trial in South Florida. The witness, Broward Sheriff's Office Detective Danny Polo, testified with his face covered due to death threats he received from people unrelated to the case. Polo tied YNW Melly to membership in G-Shine, an offshoot of the Bloods. YNW Melly is facing a possible death sentence for the October 2018 fatal shooting of his childhood friends, Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr.

via WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm|
#credibility#crime#gang-connections