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Judge’s ruling puts defense ‘back in the saddle’ on YNW Melly murder case
- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Defense lawyers in the YNW Melly murder case are getting back to work, at least behind the scenes, though it will still be months before a second jury hears the bloody details. Broward Circuit Judge John J. Murphy issued a ruling this week allowing background work, such as sworn witness interviews, to continue while key issues are considered by the Fourth District Court ...
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Double murder retrial of famed Gifford rapper Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, on hold
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- USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
New delay in YNW Melly murder trial as prosecutors appeal ruling on documentary
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — There’s no telling when the retrial of Jamell “YNW Melly” Demons will begin now that prosecutors have appealed a judge’s decision to keep a 20-minute documentary from being presented to the jury. Demons is accused of murdering childhood friends and fellow rappers Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams in October 2018. His first trial last ...
- WorldMiami Herald
Rapper YNW Melly’s murder retrial is getting pushed back again. When is the new date?
The delay comes after dozens of witnesses were added into evidence — alongside a list of 55 songs — after lead prosecutor Alixandra Buckelew took over the case.
- USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
YNW Melly’s ‘Murder on My Mind’ lyrics may find their way into his retrial. Judge yet to rule
The lyrics to YNW Melly’s hit track “Murder on My Mind” could not possibly be a confession to the murders of his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser, but it sure sounds like one. “I didn’t even mean to shoot him … shot him twice … His body dropped down to the floor, and he got teardrops in his eyes. He grabbed me by my hands and said he was afraid to die. I told him, ‘It’s too late, my friend, ...
- EntertainmentMiami Herald
Prosecutors want to use 55 songs against YNW Melly in retrial. Which are on the list?
YNW Melly’s hit single “Murder on My Mind” topped the charts. Now, it could be front and center in the Florida native’s double murder retrial in 2024.
- USThe Guardian
Rapper YNW Melly’s lyrics could be used against him in double murder retrial
Jamell Demons, known as YNW Melly, to go on trial next year in Florida for allegedly killing two fellow rappers five years ago
- USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
YNW Melly retrial in double murder to start in February
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The judge overseeing the retrial of Jamell “YNW Melly” Demons reset the start date to give prosecutors and defense lawyers time to bring themselves up to speed on a case that has changed significantly in the months since his first trial ended in a hung jury. Jury selection in the case is ongoing and is expected to last through December, but instead of holding opening ...
- USSouth Florida Sun Sentinel
YNW Melly’s defense can question lead detective in murder case again but with limits, judge rules
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lawyers for Jamell “YNW Melly” Demons will get their chance to grill the lead detective on the case again, but Broward Circuit Judge John J. Murphy is placing limits on what they can ask. Miramar Police Detective Mark Moretti will have to answer questions about his execution of a search warrant in October 2022, during which he seized a phone belonging to the defendant’s ...
- EntertainmentBlavity
Where Is YNW Melly Now? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Jamell Demons, better known by his stage name YNW Melly, is currently awaiting a new trial in a double murder case. The rapper is accused of shooting and killing fellow rappers, Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams two years ago. The first trial was declared a mistrial by the judge on July… Continue reading Where Is YNW Melly Now? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
- USMiami Herald
Prosecutor in YNW Melly case wanted rapper’s mother banned from trial. What happened?
Here’s what we know.
- USMiami Herald
Could witness tampering case enter YNW Melly’s murder trial? New prosecutor wants that
The new prosecutor is asking the judge to allow details about the witness tampering charge to enter the rapper’s murder case.
