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YNW Melly’s Lawyer Puts Pressure On The State Ahead Of Murder Retrial

October 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly’s lawyer is attempting to get answers regarding upwards of 20 motions that remain outstanding in the rapper’s ongoing alleged double murder case. Appearing at a status hearing on Tuesday, attorney Raven Ramona Liberty demanded an explanation.

“I made several attempts to schedule the close to, I think, 15-20 motions that are still outstanding,” Liberty said, as noted by AllHipHop. “We could not get the state to agree with any dates and your office then told us not to contact them unless the state agrees to dates.” The judge responded: “I’ll give you dates and then whatever motions the defense wants me to hear, just file a notice of hearing. And just articulate on the notice of hearing these are the motions that are going to be heard. And then likewise, state, if you have anything you want me to hear, you can file a notice of hearing for the same date and time and say this is the motions that you want me to hear, and then I’ll hear them.”

YNW Melly Arrested In Florida

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – FEBRUARY 13: In this handout photo provided by the Broward’s Sheriff’s Office, rapper YNW Melly, real name Jamell Demons, is seen in a police booking photo after being charged with two counts of murder in the first degree February 13, 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Demons allegedly conspired with Cortlen Henry to fatally shoot two other Florida based rappers, Christopher Thomas Jr and Anthony Williams, October 26. (Photo by Broward’s Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images)

When the prosecution argued that they were going to need a list of the motions, Liberty countered: “I gave her the list. Some of these motions—when I actually gave the list, I gave dates … I don’t think there’s any motion that I have filed that date goes past May. So to say we need time to respond, it’s October. They’ve had time to respond.”

Hearings regarding the motions are scheduled for January 2025. They mark yet another prolonged wait for Melly, who has been behind bars since his initial arrest in 2019. He stands accused of killing YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. He originally stood trial in 2023, but the case ended in a mistrial. His retrial is scheduled for September 10, 2025. Be on the lookout for further updates on YNW Melly on HotNewHipHop.

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Jimmy Iovine’s Accuser Drops Sexual Assault Case To Settle Out Of Court

February 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jimmy Iovine’s accuser is dropping their sexual assault case against the former record executive after coming to an out-of-court resolution. The plaintiff’s attorney, Doug Wigdor, filed a discontinuance with prejudice to close the case back on February 15th, according to Rolling Stone. He explained during a statement: “The matter was resolved to the satisfaction of the parties.”

Details of the agreement were not made public; however, Jane Doe had been seeking an amount of relief “for, but not limited to, physical injury, economic and compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney’s fees and costs.” She filed the lawsuit back in November under the Adult Survivors Act (ASA) in New York. The bill, as explained by New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, “provides victims of sexual assault who were 18 years or older at the time of their abuse a one-year look-back period to file a lawsuit against their abuser and, if applicable, the institution that harbored them, no matter how long ago the crime occurred.”

Jimmy Iovine Speaks At Gwen Stefani’s Walk Of Fame Ceremony

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 19: Jimmy Iovine speaks onstage during the Hollywood. Walk of Fame Star Ceremony Honoring Gwen Stefani on October 19, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Iovine’s spokesperson responded to the lawsuit at the time, telling Variety: “We are quite shocked and baffled by this alleged claim. This inquiry is the first we’ve heard of this matter. No one has ever made a claim like this against Jimmy Iovine, nor have we been contacted or made aware of any complaint by anyone, including this unknown plaintiff prior to now.”

Iovine is just one of several high-profile figures in the music industry to face sexual misconduct lawsuits recently. Diddy has been infamously involved in several scandals of his own in recent months. Just earlier this week, a former male employee came forward to accuse him of sexual assault. He’s also roped up in a gang rape case with Harve Pierre. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jimmy Iovine on HotNewHipHop.

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Ralo Calls Young Thug’s RICO Charges “Weak”

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug’s eagerly-anticipated YSL RICO trial finally got rolling earlier this week, which sees him being tried for various gang charges. So far, the process has been pretty chaotic, and rumblings of Judge Ural Glanville ruling it a mistrial have already begun. Thugger’s being accused of leading what prosecutors have labeled a “criminal street gang,” though he maintains his innocence. Countless fans and peers have continued to call for the rapper’s release, as he’s been locked up for over a year now.

Ralo, who just completed his own time behind bars, recently weighed in on the case on social media. He explained feeling as though the prosecution doesn’t have a strong case against the 32-year-old, and are instead trying make him take the fall for crimes others around him have committed. Moreover, Ralo thinks that Young Thug should just be freed already, calling his charges “weak.”

Ralo Weighs In On Young Thug’s Trial

Young Thug trail weak as fuck. I can’t even believe they giving Jeff ah hard time like that for them weak ass charges. They might Ass well just let him go. I feel like they just trying blame him for shit niggas around him was doing. That shit lame!!!

— R A L O F R E E (@ralofamgoon) November 29, 2023

“Young Thug [trial] weak as f*ck,” Ralo Tweeted yesterday (November 29). “I can’t even believe they giving Jeff ah hard time like that for them weak a** charges. They might [as] well just let him go. I feel like they just trying blame him for sh*t n***as around him was doing. That sh*t l*me!!!” While many fans agree with Ralo’s message, some are curious as to how he was able to share it. It was just recently announced that he’s been blocked from social media. His team shared the news on his behalf last week, claiming that he’ll have to wait to complete a program to reconnect with fans.

“We thought that we would be able to welcome Ralo home in peace. But he has been restricted from all social media platforms until he completes his program,” their post reads. What do you think of Ralo’s take on Young Thug’s RICO trial? Do you agree that authorities should just let him go already? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Young Thug Will Beat His Case, Meek Mill Believes

November 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug and YSL’s RICO case is finally moving forward, with the court seating a final jury in the trial. As such, many folks expressed concern about what this proceeding could bring, as this is a very complicated and high-profile situation. Moreover, the court severed various individuals from the trial for mental health reasons and other crimes, and also faced other developments like improper jurors, withholding evidence, jury selection delays, and so much more. Naturally, this case also inspires a lot of sympathy from the hip-hop community, especially those who can relate to these struggles. For example, Meek Mill recently voiced his belief that Thugger’s going to be okay.

“Jeff gon’ beat this case it’s too messy!” he expressed on Twitter recently. Specifically, Meek Mill reacted to the news that Judge Glanville, who’s overseeing the trial, isn’t happy with the prosecution. Furthermore, this stems from the fact that they’re withholding evidence, as previously mentioned, in an effort to carry their word- and only their word- as far as they can. While the six remaining defendants including Young Thug await their fate, we can look back on the turbulent road to get here.

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On that note, this is also a case that brought up a lot of humanitarian issues with the prison system, regardless of whether the Atlanta collective is guilty or not. One worrisome instance of this was Young Thug’s multiple hospitalizations while the court disallowed him to get bond. Others stem from plea deals in the case, like Gunna’s, that put a target on his back and might’ve negatively impacted his cohorts. Of course, that’s all purely speculative, but this indictment has a lot of shifting parts throughout. In fact, it’s something that Meek Mill, of all people, can really relate to given his own difficult and often unfair experience with the law.

Meanwhile, we’ll see whether song lyrics end up becoming a major factor in this case. That’s under a lot of public scrutiny, but the prosecution seems intent on their importance. It’s just one of many other webs to untangle in this RICO situation, one that Meek sees the light at the end of. We’ll see if he’s right. For more news and updates on Meek Mill, Young Thug, and the YSL trial, stay logged into HNHH.

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Blueface Refuses To Sntich On Man Who Allegedly Stabbed Him

September 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Blueface is reportedly refusing to cooperate with the investigation into the man who allegedly stabbed him. According to TMZ Hip Hop, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office doesn’t believe video of the incident is enough to warrant a case and needs witness collaboration.

Documents cited by the outlet reportedly confirmed that the rapper refused to answer any of the responding officer’s questions on the scene while also refusing to provide his ID nor receive any medical aid. That final decision came despite Blueface posting photos of his bloody injuries on social media afterward. Brandon Henry Snell originally turned himself in for the crime on August 24, when he was booked for felony assault with a deadly weapon. Without cooperation from Blueface, however, the case has been rejected and will not move forward.

Blueface On Stage At Rolling Loud

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 14: Blueface performs during 2019 Rolling Loud LA at Banc of California Stadium on December 14, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/WireImage)

The latest update comes after 911 audio of the call from the incident surfaced, over the weekend. TMZ obtained the call, which features, David Kaminsky, the trainer and owner of the boxing gym where the attack took place. “He stabbed my client,” he says on the phone. “I’m with my son right now. Where? I don’t know. It was just some random guy. I don’t know. He’s somewhere around the area. He’s bleeding! Somebody send help!” Witnesses said that he arrived in a black Tesla Model S and threatened to kill Blueface.

The stabbing resulted in Blueface postponing his boxing match against Salt Papi, which would’ve gone down on October 14. “I won’t be able to fight October 14th I was stabbed by some random guy today won’t heal up in time,” he said in the announcement. “Don’t say I ducked none bro came with a dog an a knife at 10am.” Be on the lookout for further updates on the case against Brandon Henry Snell on HotNewHipHop.

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YNW Melly’s Ex-Girlfriend Says Police Threatened To Arrest Her To Get Information

September 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly’s ex-girlfriend, Mariah Hamilton, says that police threatened her with jail time if she didn’t divulge information regarding Melly’s double-murder case. Appearing on Law&Crime’s Sidebar podcast on Monday, Hamilton detailed how police tried to get her to provide dirt on her ex-boyfriend. First, she revealed that she’s still working on getting a warrant for her arrest lifted.

“I’m currently wanted,” she told host Jesse Weber. “I’ve tried to get the warrant lifted plenty of times but it’s just been a constant battle with my lawyer and the prosecutor [Kristine Bradley]. So I’ve just been laying low trying to get the warrant lifted before I could even come in and speak my part.”

YNW Melly’s Case Heads For Retrial

She further explained: “I just want people to know that I’m not running because of any money or anything like that. It’s because I don’t want to go to jail for something that I didn’t do or something that I’m not a part of. I just feel like they’re looking at me wrong and what they’re showing is not true.” Prosecutors reportedly believe that she spoke with Melly during the night of the shooting. They think she may have information regarding the events of the fateful night.

YNW Melly’s Ex-Girlfriend On The Murder Case

Afterward, she explained how police threatened her with legal trouble. “Because I was his girlfriend at the time, so they thought I knew more than what I telling them. Which I didn’t,” she explained. “So they were just harassing me. When the situation first happened, I was threatened. I was 17, about to turn 18. They came to my house, telling me they were going to arrest me on accessory after the fact. My mom didn’t know what to do.”

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Desiigner Violated Pretrial Release Terms In Public Masturbation Case, He Admits

August 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Desiigner’s currently facing charges for exposing himself and masturbating on a plane, and his case just got a massive speed bump. Moreover, TMZ Hip Hop allegedly obtained court documents that show that the rapper reportedly admitted to violating terms of his pretrial release. More specifically, these were drug testing to prove a refusal of drug use, having no contact with alleged victims, and abstaining from drinking alcohol. This incident occurred back in April, and this alleged admission could result in the judge revoking his pretrial release and putting him in prison. Furthermore, apparently his probation officer told the court that the “Mafia Water” MC admitted this, and that he failed to attend drug testing.

However, these charges of indecent exposure were explained by the New York artist as a result of dwindling mental health. While it’s never healthy or appropriate to speculate on these issues, it’s certainly a factor that could affect his will or ability to participate in these release terms. As such, we wish Desiigner the best on this tough but surmountable journey of accountability and self-improvement. In fact, he checked himself into a mental health facility to deal with his problems.

Desiigner Performing On His Birthday

Desiigner Broke Pretrial Release Terms Masturbation — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 07: Rapper Desiigner’s Birthday Celebration on May 07, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

Still, apparently the 26-year-old also meant to attend counseling sessions, which the probation officer reportedly said he was unable to verify. In particular, he claimed that Desiigner hasn’t done his due diligence to submit proof of these sessions and his consistent attendance of them. In addition, apparently he hasn’t signed onto co-payment agreements for his drug testing. Also, the former XXL Freshman hasn’t provided the probation office with a P.O. Box address for it.

Meanwhile, this legal trouble served as a backdrop to his various new music releases over the past few months. One of these was “Timmy Turner 2,” a single in which he specifically tackles topics of mental health and personal struggle. With that in mind, it’s at least heartening to see that these developments haven’t stopped his drive to continue his career. But the issue still remains: if he can’t balance the two based on these new reports, then he could face more consequences than he bargained for. On that note, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Desiigner.

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Kim Kardashian Shares Lengthy Statement On Corey Miller Case

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kim Kardashian recently took to Twitter (now “X”) with a comprehensive summary of, and update on, the Corey Miller case. For those unaware, Miller (Master P’s brother also known as C-Murder) was arrested in 2002 in connection with the murder of Steve Thomas in Louisiana, and consistently maintained his innocence over the last 21 years. Moreover, it seems like the reality star has worked on this case for years now during her career as a lawyer. Now, her update’s most salient point is that new Louisiana state law would allow Miller to once again vouch for his innocence. However, it seems like his post-conviction claim of factual innocence was met with silence, and she’s using her large platform to advocate for justice.

“Louisiana recently enacted a new law that provides innocent people with the ability to raise a post-conviction claim of factual innocence,” Kim Kardashian wrote. “Mr. Miller has raised such a claim and, like all of his prior post-conviction filings, has been denied relief without even so much as an evidentiary hearing. In light of the fact that the only witnesses have completely recanted their testimony, there is absolutely no remaining evidence against Mr. Miller. Corey Miller deserves a day in court to test the veracity of the recanted statements and to prove that he did not shoot Steve Thomas.”

Kim Kardashian On Corey Miller’s Innocence & Court Issues

I wanted to shed some light on a case that I’ve been working on for years…

Corey Miller has spent 21 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, and his conviction is based entirely on the testimony of two men, whom the State dragged to trial just on material witness…

— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) August 3, 2023

Elsewhere in her message, the fashion and social media mogul expressed sympathy for the victims and their families regardless of Miller’s alleged innocence. In addition, Kim Kardashian explained how evidence in the trial became moot, and how there is nothing that truly sustains his guilt. Overall, it seems like quite the murky and strangely vague case for such a high-profile figure in entertainment. Also, this fight to free Corey Miller raged on for years prior to this point, and it’s unclear how much this new law will help him.

Regardless, the 42-year-old knows that it should help him, and will likely keep updating people on the case’s progress. Beyond Kim’s updates, Miller released a song and letter last year wishing NBA YoungBoy well on his gun case. He said he sees himself in YB, and many hope that he will be able to support people in his shoes as a free man and not an incarcerated individual. Come back to HNHH for the latest updates on Corey Miller and Kim Kardashian.

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Trey Songz Wants Sexual Assault Case Thrown Out Amid Claims Of Bribery

July 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trey Songz currently faces a mountain of accusations of sexual assault and other problematic behavior. However, based on court documents reported by Radar Online, it seems like the R&B singer wants them entirely dismissed by the court. Moreover, the alleged victim of a 2021 assault at a Miami club, Jauhara Jeffries, claimed that he tried to pay her $200K to lie about it. What’s more is that Songz apparently has another witness to the alleged incident that tells a different story. Mariah Thielen accused Jeffries’ lawyer of offering her between $100K to $200K to lie in order to “paint him as the next R. Kelly.”

Furthermore, Thielen also claimed that Jeffries tried to record Trey Songz at the location where the assault allegedly occurred. After he asked her to stop and she didn’t comply, he reportedly had security escort her away. Regardless, $20 million are on the line for the Virginia native, or at least that’s what Jeffries is suing him for. In addition, she stated that she initially became acquainted with Songz back in 2018 during a party at Diddy’s house.

Trey Songz’s Accuser’s Legal Team Faces Claims Of Bribery

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Meanwhile, other legal trouble recently re-sprouted for the 38-year-old after another victim sued him again following a failed case. “Jane Doe” alleged that Trey Songz grabbed her breast and exposed her at a party, and wants $10 million in damages. What’s more is that the suit also names Kevin Liles and the two’s respective labels (300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records). “In what appeared to be an attempt to further terrify and humiliate [the woman], [Trey Songz] followed the assault with a degrading chant, ‘Titty in the open, titty in the open,” court documents maintained.

“Entities such as Atlantic Records and key executives like Kevin Liles must reassess their obligations toward ensuring the safety and dignity of everyone at any event associated with their artists,” George Vrabeck, the accuser’s lawyer, told Rolling Stone. “My client demands transparency, accountability, and a prioritization of safety over profits.” Amid all this, Songz has denied any and all wrongdoing, so we’ll see how this pans out in the courtroom. On that note, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Trey Songz.

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Anthony Mackie Stands By Jonathan Majors Amid Domestic Violence Case

June 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jonathan Majors is currently in a lot of hot water concerning his upcoming domestic violence case, scheduled to begin on August 3. Not only is his March 25 arrest getting him in further legal trouble, but new allegations recently surfaced claiming a pattern of worrisome behavior. These date back to his time at Yale and also include some alleged on-set behavior for some of his projects. Still, many others in Hollywood are standing by the Creed III star, saying that the case still hasn’t brought a sustainable conclusion. Moreover, the latest to do so is fellow Marvel actor Anthony Mackie, who remarked on the situation to Inverse recently.

“We’re a country that was built on ‘everyone is innocent until proven guilty,’” Anthony Mackie said of the allegations against Jonathan Majors. “That’s one of the staples of this country. Nothing has been proven about this dude. Nothing. So everyone is innocent until proven guilty. That’s all I can say. It’s cr*zy where we are as a society. But as a country, everyone is innocent until proven guilty.” However, his remarks came on Wednesday (June 28), just a day before new developments emerged in the case.

Jonathan Majors At The Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty

Anthony Mackie Jonathan Majors — BEVERLY HILLS, CA – MARCH 12: Jonathan Majors attends 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar After Party Arrivals at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Furthermore, The New York Times reported that the New York Police Department came to a complicated conclusion. They “determined that Grace Jabbari, who accused Jonathan of assault, attacked Majors herself and believe that there is enough evidence to support her arrest.” The victim claimed that Jonathan Majors slapped her, shoved her into a taxi, and grabbed her middle finger while on the way to his home in Manhattan. In addition, Majors’ attorney Priya Chaudhry said that she stole items from his home and denied her client’s alleged wrongdoing.

“We strongly requested the District Attorney dismiss all charges against Mr. Majors immediately and initiate proceedings against Ms. Jabbari, holding her accountable for her crimes,” she said in legal documents. “While we are hopeful that the District Attorney is reviewing these materials in good faith and will do the right thing soon, to accelerate our case, we’ve requested a trial date ASAP.” With these new layers to the case, it’s harder than ever to determine what went down. On that note, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Jonathan Majors.

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