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YNW Melly sues BSO over ‘cruel treatment,’ seeks immediate release
Read full article: YNW Melly sues BSO over ‘cruel treatment,’ seeks immediate releaseImprisoned rapper YNW Melly has filed a lawsuit against the Broward Sheriff’s Office, alleging “cruel treatment” and constitutional rights violations, with his attorneys calling for his immediate release, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Monday.
Rapper YNW Melly listens to defense question Miramar detective who accused him of killing friends
Read full article: Rapper YNW Melly listens to defense question Miramar detective who accused him of killing friendsFlorida rapper Jamell “YNW Melly” Demons was back in court on Tuesday listening to the testimony of the Miramar detective who accused him of killing his friends in 2018.
Defense wants to bring lead detective back in re-trial of rapper YNW Melly
Read full article: Defense wants to bring lead detective back in re-trial of rapper YNW MellyThe defense in the re-trial of rapper YNW Melly, who is accused of killing two of his childhood friends in 2018, told the judge on Thursday that they want to get a new deposition from the lead detective in the case.
Rapper Melly faces more charges as Day 1 of jury selection in retrial wraps
Read full article: Rapper Melly faces more charges as Day 1 of jury selection in retrial wrapsThe 1st day of jury selection saw 200 potential jurors in and out of the courtroom for the retrial of rapper YNW Melly who is accused of killing two of his childhood friends in 2018.
Judge to decide whether to recuse Broward State Attorney’s Office from retrial of rapper YNW Melly
Read full article: Judge to decide whether to recuse Broward State Attorney’s Office from retrial of rapper YNW MellyA motions hearing is scheduled Friday in Broward County for rapper YNW Melly, who is accused of killing two of his childhood friends in 2018.
Rapper YNW Melly’s alleged accomplice in double murder charged with witness tampering
Read full article: Rapper YNW Melly’s alleged accomplice in double murder charged with witness tamperingCortlen “Bortland” Henry, who is a co-defendant in the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly, was arrested Monday in Miami-Dade County on an out-of-county warrant for witness tampering.
Rapper YNW Melly case: Judge denies mistrial motion, sets retrial to start in October
Read full article: Rapper YNW Melly case: Judge denies mistrial motion, sets retrial to start in OctoberA Broward County judge announced he was the retrial of Jamel “YNW Melly” Demons for the murders of two of his friends is set to begin in October.
Rapper YNW Melly to remain behind bars in Broward County ahead of retrial
Read full article: Rapper YNW Melly to remain behind bars in Broward County ahead of retrialRapper YNW Melly will remain behind bars in Broward County as he awaits his retrial for the shooting deaths of two of his friends, Local 10 News learned on Friday.
Jury selection to begin next month in rapper YNW Melly’s retrial in Broward County
Read full article: Jury selection to begin next month in rapper YNW Melly’s retrial in Broward CountyA hearing was held Friday for rapper YNW Melly in Broward County, months after a mistrial was declared in his double murder trial.
Rapper YNW Melly to be re-tried in double murder case following mistrial
Read full article: Rapper YNW Melly to be re-tried in double murder case following mistrialA hearing was held Friday in Broward County for rapper YNW Melly, at which time Broward Circuit Judge John Murphy III set a date for the rapper to be retried in a double murder case after a deadlocked jury prompted a mistrial last month.
Most jurors wanted to convict YNW Melly of 2 murders in Broward, former juror says
Read full article: Most jurors wanted to convict YNW Melly of 2 murders in Broward, former juror saysA person who served as a juror during Florida rapper YNW Melly’s first trial for the murders of two of his fellow YNW Collective rappers in Broward County told Local 10 News that the majority wanted a guilty verdict.
Rapper YNW Melly appears in court after mistrial declared in double murder trial
Read full article: Rapper YNW Melly appears in court after mistrial declared in double murder trialRapper YNW Melly briefly appeared in a Broward County courtroom Friday for a hearing in which prosecutors were expected to announce whether they will choose to retry the double murder case against him after a deadlocked jury prompted a mistrial last weekend.
YNW Melly defense prepares for status hearing; retrial likely after hung jury
Read full article: YNW Melly defense prepares for status hearing; retrial likely after hung juryThere won’t be a verdict on Friday in the case of Florida rapper YNW Melly, who prosecutors accused of killing two of his fellow YNW Collective rappers over four years ago in Miramar.
Broward judge declares mistrial in YNW Melly double murder case
Read full article: Broward judge declares mistrial in YNW Melly double murder caseBroward Circuit Judge John Murphy may declare a mistrial on Friday in the case of Florida rapper YNW Melly who prosecutors accused of killing two of his fellow YNW Collective rappers over four years ago.
YNW Melly jury to Broward judge: ‘What if we can’t come to a decision?’
Read full article: YNW Melly jury to Broward judge: ‘What if we can’t come to a decision?’There won’t be a verdict on Friday in the case of Florida rapper YNW Melly, who prosecutors accused of killing two of his fellow YNW Collective rappers over four years ago in Miramar.
YNW Melly on trial: Closing arguments end, jury to select foreman, begin deliberations
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Closing arguments end, jury to select foreman, begin deliberationsAfter 16 days of witness testimony, the prosecution accusing Florida rapper YNW Melly of two 2018 murders in Broward County assured the jurors that they had presented all of the evidence that they need for a guilty verdict.
State rests during day 15 of YNW Melly trial, defense asks for mistrial
Read full article: State rests during day 15 of YNW Melly trial, defense asks for mistrialFlorida rapper YNW Melly will be back in a Broward County courtroom Monday as his trial continues for the murders of two of his fellow YNW Collective rappers over four years ago.
YNW Melly on trial: Detective focuses testimony on messages showing conflicts with mom
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Detective focuses testimony on messages showing conflicts with momMiramar Detective Mark Moretti was back on the stand on Wednesday. He is the prosecution’s final witness during the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly in Broward County.
YNW Melly defense asks judge to exclude messages, questions use of tech
Read full article: YNW Melly defense asks judge to exclude messages, questions use of techA Miramar police detective is set to return to court for a third day of testimony on Wednesday during the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly for the murders of two of his fellow YNW Collective rappers over four years ago.
‘Everybody will die’: Prosecution dives into combative messages between YNW Collective rappers
Read full article: ‘Everybody will die’: Prosecution dives into combative messages between YNW Collective rappersFlorida rapper YNW Melly’s Spotify monthly listeners have been increasing during his trial for the murders of Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr. and Anthony “Sakchaser” Williams on Oct. 26, 2018, in Broward County.
YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution presents final witnesses
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution presents final witnessesFlorida rapper YNW Melly’s Spotify monthly listeners have been increasing during his trial for the murders of Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr. and Anthony “Sakchaser” Williams on Oct. 26, 2018, in Broward County.
YNW Melly on trial: Florida rapper’s Spotify listeners increase to over 12M
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Florida rapper’s Spotify listeners increase to over 12MFlorida rapper YNW Melly’s Spotify monthly listeners have been increasing during his trial for the murders of Christopher “Juvy” Thomas Jr. and Anthony “Sakchaser” Williams on Oct. 26, 2018, in Broward County.
YNW Melly on trial: Rapper Fredo Bang releases ‘Free Melly’ song mentioning subpoena
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Rapper Fredo Bang releases ‘Free Melly’ song mentioning subpoenaLeondra Phillips has been grieving her 19-year-old son since his murder in 2018. For three weeks, she has been attending the Broward County murder trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly. On Thursday, she was finally able to testify.
YNW Melly on trial: Grieving mother testifies on video last showing son alive
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Grieving mother testifies on video last showing son aliveLeondra Phillips has been grieving her 19-year-old son since his murder in 2018. For three weeks, she has been attending the Broward County murder trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly. On Thursday, she was finally able to testify.
Testimony in YNW Melly’s double murder trial continues for 3rd week
Read full article: Testimony in YNW Melly’s double murder trial continues for 3rd weekA shooting reconstruction expert testified against Florida rapper YNW Melly in Broward County court saying two YNW Collective rappers were shot from inside the Jeep where they died.
YNW Melly on trial: Shooting reconstruction expert says ‘Juvy’ was shot at close range
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Shooting reconstruction expert says ‘Juvy’ was shot at close rangeA shooting reconstruction expert testified against Florida rapper YNW Melly in Broward County court saying two YNW Collective rappers were shot from inside the Jeep where they died.
YNW Melly on trial: Medical examiners testify about gunshot wounds
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Medical examiners testify about gunshot woundsDuring the third week of Florida rapper YNW Melly’s trial for the two murders of his fellow YNW Collective rappers, the prosecution started to focus on the fatal wounds.
YNW Melly on trial: Defense says gang signs not indicative of membership
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Defense says gang signs not indicative of membershipFlorida rapper YNW Melly left a trail of photographs, videos, and messages that a Broward Sheriff’s Office detective said were evidence of gang affiliation.
YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution alleges G-Shine Bloods gang affiliation relates to murders
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Prosecution alleges G-Shine Bloods gang affiliation relates to murdersFlorida rapper YNW Melly left a trail of photographs, videos, and messages that a Broward Sheriff’s Office detective said were evidence of gang affiliation.
YNW Melly on trial: Text messages show conflict, request for gun, prosecutor says
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Text messages show conflict, request for gun, prosecutor saysText messages recovered from a cell phone that prosecutors said belonged to Florida rapper YNW Melly show there was a conflict and a request for a gun before the murder of two YNW Collective rappers in Broward County.
YNW Melly on trial: Judge allows prosecution’s gang expert to testify while wearing ski mask despite juror’s complaint
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Judge allows prosecution’s gang expert to testify while wearing ski mask despite juror’s complaintThe judge allowed a Broward Sheriff’s Office detective to hide his identity while testifying in court on Thursday during the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly.
YNW Melly on trial: Judge sanctions prosecution over evidence discovery violation
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Judge sanctions prosecution over evidence discovery violationAn FBI expert’s analysis of mobile phone data took center stage on Thursday during the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly for the two murders of his fellow YNW Collective rappers.
YNW Melly on trial: FBI cell phone data expert, BSO DNA analyst testify
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: FBI cell phone data expert, BSO DNA analyst testifyAn FBI expert’s analysis of mobile phone data took center stage on Wednesday during the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly for the two murders of his fellow YNW Collective rappers.
YNW Melly on trial: Judge denies defense’s motion for mistrial, juror hospitalized
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Judge denies defense’s motion for mistrial, juror hospitalizedA judge who is presiding over the trial of Florida rapper YNW Melly announced on Tuesday morning that he was ruling against the defense’s motion for a mistrial.
YNW Melly on trial: Circumstantial evidence battle ensues during 1st week
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Circumstantial evidence battle ensues during 1st weekFlorida rapper YNW Melly was in Broward County court on Wednesday, during the third day of his trial for the 2018 murders of two of his YNW rapper friends ages 19 and 21.
YNW Melly on trial: Millionaire record executive Kevin Liles gets front row
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Millionaire record executive Kevin Liles gets front rowA millionaire record executive was in Broward County court on Thursday to support Jamell “YNW Melly” Demons, the 24-year-old Florida musician who is on trial for two murders.
YNW Melly on trial: Defense moves for a mistrial alleging ‘prejudicial fiasco’
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Defense moves for a mistrial alleging ‘prejudicial fiasco’Florida rapper YNW Melly was in Broward County court on Wednesday, during the third day of his trial for the 2018 murders of two of his YNW rapper friends ages 19 and 21.
YNW Melly on trial: Experts testify on evidence of 2 murders in Broward
Read full article: YNW Melly on trial: Experts testify on evidence of 2 murders in BrowardFlorida rapper YNW Melly was in Broward County court on Wednesday, during the third day of his trial for the 2018 murders of two of his YNW rapper friends ages 19 and 21.