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Jam Master Jay Trial: 2 Men Found Guilty Of Murder

February 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A jury has found two men guilty of murder in the trial for the killing of Jam Master Jay. Both Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington stood trial in the attack on the hip-hop icon who was killed at a recording studio in 2002. The two face at least 20 years behind bars and a maximum of life in prison.

Prosecutors claim Jay acquired 22 pounds of cocaine that he intended to have Washington and Jordan, among others, distribute. Eventually, Jay informed Washington that he planned to cut him out of the deal and the defendant began hatching a scheme to kill him in response. Washington and Jordan held Jay at gunpoint at the recording studio on October 30, 2002, and instructed him to lie on the floor. Jordan then executed him with two fatal gunshots at close range.

Jam Master Jay Performs In London

Jam Master Jay of Run DMC performs on stage during the Respect Festival, Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom, 2001. (Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images)

The state called a witness who was at the recording studio that night and they corroborated the story. They claimed they were “confused and scared” to reveal Washington and Jordan’s identities in the years prior to the trial. “It’s about greed, it’s about money, it’s about jealousy,” Assistant US Attorney Artie McConnell said in the prosecution’s closing arguments. “And it’s about the actions of two men, Karl Jordan, Jr., and Ronald Washington, that the evidence proves are killers.”

Washington and Jordan’s defense centered around the case of Jay Bryant. They claimed he was the true killer. Bryant is set to go on trial on his own in 2026. When the guilty verdict was read, the courtroom erupted into chaos according to CNN. “Y’all just killed some innocent people. Get me outta here,” Washington shouted. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jam Master Jay on HotNewHipHop.

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YFN Lucci Gets 20-Year Sentence For Violating Street Gang Terrorism & Prevention Act

January 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YFN Lucci has been hit with a 20-year sentence after pleading guilty to one count of violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act. He accepts 10 years in prison followed by an additional 10 years of probation. The rapper also enters the sentence with time served dating back to January 13, 2021, as well as a letter from the State to the pardon and parole board confirming it will not object to his early release. Altogether WSB-TV‘s Michael Seiden reports he will likely only spend about 3.5 more months behind bars.

Prior to his plea, Lucci faced several more counts, including felony murder, which carried a maximum penalty of life without parole. Prior to the sentence reading, Lucci apologized to the victim’s family as well as his own friends and loved ones.

YFN Lucci Performs At “Joy To The Polls” Concert

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 05: Rapper YFN Lucci performs onstage during “Joy To The Polls” pop up concert on January 05, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Lucci’s attorney, Drew Findling, addressed afterward whether his client will have to testify during the ongoing YSL RICO trial. “Anybody that says that is a liar,” he began. “We all just went to court today. It’s clear as day. There is no corporation in the YSL case. He will not be testifying in that case. If anybody wants to subpoena him, we’ll file a subpoena to squash that subpoena. He wants nothing to do with that case. He’s made that clear. For three and a half years, he has said he knows nothing and will not participate in that case.”

YFN Lucci Receives Prison Sentence

As part of the negotiated plea, Bennett was sentenced to a 20 year sentence with 10 years to serve. That means that he has 10 years to serve in prison followed by 10 years of probation.@wsbtv

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) January 23, 2024

BREAKING: YFN Lucci will serve about 3.5 months in jail and then he will be released and serve the rest of his sentence on probation. @wsbtv

— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) January 23, 2024

While Lucci’s case is done, Young Thug’s YSL case continues this week. Monday, the group’s co-founder, Trontavious Stephens, discussed Thug’s use of “Truly Humble Under God” as an acronym. Be on the lookout for further updates on YFN Lucci on HotNewHipHop.

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FBG Duck’s Mother Reacts To Guilty Verdict In Son’s Murder’s Case

January 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

FBG Duck’s murder’s trial finally got a verdict, as the court found six O-Block members guilty for his tragic passing. Moreover, his mother recently took to social media to share her reaction along with presumably loved ones and family members present at the proceeding. For a chunk of the video, she simply walks and stares at the camera as her colleagues joke around, saying “Pop that booty juice!” for whatever reason. “I wanna see y’all tonight at my house,” the rapper’s mother exclaimed. “We popping bottles, we celebrating. We havin’ a ‘justice served’ party for Duck tonight.

“Y’all don’t wanna know what I’ve been through,” FBG Duck’s mother continued. “These motherf***ers smug talking about, ‘They still breathing. Duck dead.’ One of the lil’ girls walked behind us and said, ‘He ain’t never coming back, though.’ What? So y’all thought that s**t would happen the way it happened? And a motherf***er was gonna get away with it? What y’all think finna happen next? The way they threw them people up under that bus. The way they mentioned Lil Durk’s name. Baby, you better f***ing know it! Well, you better know it.

FBG Duck’s Mother Speaks On His Son’s Accused Killers’ Guilty Verdict

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“I ain’t did s**t wrong,” FBG Duck’s mother stated. “Nothing. Nothing wrong. They’re finna come and talk to me. Look, can I speak with you? Is it okay?” Then, she answered questions from a reporter. “Yes, [I feel like they served justice]. Look, from being kicked out the courtroom three times to just allowing God to do his work. And that’s all I’ve been, is steel. When stuff like that happen to a good person, regardless of what somebody else think of them, it ain’t gon’ go unpunished. Vengeance… I could never want another mother to feel like this. To see they child shot down in the street like a dog. Okay? They had an FBG Duck death party. That’s how it meant to them. They threw an FBG Duck death party! Same thing that make you laugh gon’ make your a** cry.

“That’s all I’ma say about that,” she concluded. “Knowing that they would not do that to another family brings me comfort. Knowing they will not terrorize nobody else. They’re done, the whole crew. O-Block and everything of it is done, they a** is done. They coming to get me now. Bye, y’all.” For more news and the latest updates on his case, log back into HNHH.
Rest In Peace FBG Duck.

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FBG Duck Murder: 6 O-Block Members Found Guilty

January 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Six members of the O-Block gang have been found guilty in the 2020 murder of drill rapper FBG Duck. A jury consisting of five men and seven women reached the verdict on Wednesday in a Chicago court. The anonymous group deliberated for approximately 16 hours before coming to an agreement. The guilty O-Block members include Charles Liggins, 32, Kenneth Roberson, 30, Christopher Thomas, 24, Marcus Smart, 25, Tacarlos Offerd, 32, and Ralph Turpin, 34. All six of them face life in prison.

While the jury found them all guilty of the murder in furtherance of a racketeering scheme, they remain mixed on other lesser counts. During the trial, the prosecution cited Duck’s track, “Dead Bitches,” which mocked the defendants’ slain associates, as noted by the Chicago Tribune. The attorney for Liggins argued in response that the song was just “good business.” “Part of YouTube promotion is clickbait. That’s what this was about. Mr. Weekly knew it … it’s marketing and promotion,” attorney Cynthia Giacchetti said in her closing remarks. “This is not fanning the flames of murder, this is fanning the flames of capitalism, making money for everybody.”

O-Block Six Found Guilty

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The prosecution, on the other hand, argued that most of the defendants weren’t rappers and therefore, their beef wasn’t to increase album sales. “That’s because O-Block is a criminal enterprise,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Julien said. “It’s not a record label, it’s not Motown, it’s not Graceland. It’s a violent street gang that murders people and sells drugs. That’s the reality.”

FBG Duck’s murder went down in a drive-by shooting in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood in August 2020. By April 2023, police arrested all six of the defendants who have now been found guilty. At the time of publishing, a sentencing has not been set. Be on the lookout for further updates on the sentencing of the defendants in the murder of FBG Duck on HotNewHipHop.

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Jonathan Majors Spotted In N.Y.C. Following Guity Verdict

December 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jonathan Majors took a stroll in New York City on Tuesday following his guilty verdict in the trial regarding the assault of his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. TMZ published photos of the disgraced actor getting coffee and appearing unbothered. A New York jury found him guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment the day before.

In the pictures, Majors rocks a red plaid shirt with a matching beanie and black jacket. Notably, he’s only holding one coffee, and his partner, Meagan Good, is nowhere to be seen. She’s been by his side throughout the trial.

Jonathan Majors Leaves Court After Guilty Verdict

TOPSHOT – US actor Jonathan. Majors (C) leaves a courtroom after being found guilty of assault and harassment of his former girlfriend, at the Manhattan criminal courts in New. York City on December 18, 2023. Rising Hollywood star Jonathan Majors was convicted on December 18, 2023 of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace. Jabbari, prompting Marvel to drop him from a prime role in its superhero blockbusters. (Photo by Yuki IWAMURA / AFP) (Photo by YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)

Majors’ attorney, Priya Chaudhry, says the actor remains confident in the legal process. He “looks forward to fully clearing his name.” She said in a statement to NBC News: “It is clear that the jury did not believe Grace Jabbari’s story of what happened in the SUV because they found that Mr. Majors did not intentionally cause any injuries to her. We are grateful for that. We are disappointed, however, that despite not believing Ms. Jabbari, the jury nevertheless found that Mr. Majors was somehow reckless while she was attacking him.”

Jabbari’s attorney, Ross Kramer, conversely told CNN: “Ms. Jabbari testified publicly & truthfully, even though reliving these traumatic events on the witness stand was obviously painful. Unfortunately, for every survivor like Ms. Jabbari who comes forward to hold their abuser accountable, there are many others who believe that they cannot. We hope that her actions will inspire other survivors to speak their truth and seek justice.” We’re not permitted to post the new images of Majors directly on HotNewHipHop. If you’d like to see them, you can do so by clicking the “Via” link below.

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Jonathan Majors Found Guilty In Assault Trial

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of one misdemeanor assault and one harassment violation in his trial regarding an alleged attack on Grace Jabbari. The judge announced the jury’s verdict in court on Monday, according to reporter Meghann Cuniff. The decision comes after they heard closing arguments from both sides on Friday. The judge set his sentencing date for February 6.

In the courtroom, prosecutor Kelli Galaway argued in her closing statements that Majors, in blaming Jabbari, used a classic move out of abusers’ playbooks. “This is not a revenge plot to ruin the defendant’s life or his career,” she said. “You were asked why you are here? Because domestic violence is serious.”

Jonathan Majors Leaves Courthouse After Closing Statements

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 15: Actor Jonathan. Majors leaves the courthouse following closing arguments in Majors’ domestic violence trial at Manhattan. Criminal Court on December 15, 2023 in New York City. Majors had plead not guilty but faces up to a year in jail if convicted on misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment of an ex-girlfriend. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)

During one damning part of the trial, the prosecution showed text messages Majors sent Jabbari after the incident. “I fear you have no perspective of what could happen if you go to the hospital,” he wrote. “They will ask you questions and as I don’t think you actually protect us it could lead to an investigation even if you do lie and they suspect something.” Jabbari also testified that he would threaten to kill himself when she stood up for herself. In a statement provided to CNN after the verdict came, Jabbari’s attorney, Ross Kramer, said: “Ms. Jabbari testified publicly & truthfully, even though reliving these traumatic events on the witness stand was obviously painful. Unfortunately, for every survivor like Ms. Jabbari who comes forward to hold their abuser accountable, there are many others who believe that they cannot. We hope that her actions will inspire other survivors to speak their truth and seek justice.”

Majors Is Found Guilty

Guilty of two counts of assault. https://t.co/WqZDvNqExH

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) December 18, 2023

Majors faces the possibility of spending one year behind bars at his sentencing. However, the New York Post reports it is more likely that he receives no jail time and instead gets probation and mandated treatment. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jonathan Majors on HotNewHipHop.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty In FTX Fraud Case

November 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sam Bankman-Fried has been found guilty on seven charges primarily relating to fraud. Additionally the charges stem from his role in the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. The charges Bankman-Fried faced could amount to 110 years in prison. However, experts believe that the 31-year-old will receive well below the maximum sentence when he is sentenced in March. The main crux of the prosecution’s argument was that Bankman-Fried had used his hedge fund, Alameda Research, to siphon funds away from FTX, which he founded two years later. This money came from customers who used the exchange. Furthermore, Bankman-Fried is believed to have defrauded his customers for more than $10 billion.

Jurors rejected testimony from Bankman-Fried that he never intended to defraud the customers of his cryptocurrency monolith. However, Bankman-Fried’s rang hollow. The prosecution presented countless tales of structural mismanagement, a lack of proper accounting, and simply bizarre details. Salacious headlines have dominated the case since the exchange collapsed last year. Of particular note were the reports that Bankman-Fried lived alongside nine other people as part of a polycule, a term to describe the structure of a polyamorous relationship. All nine of them reportedly worked alongside Bankman-Fried at FTX.

Prosecutors Declare Justice Served, Bankman-Fried Vows To Fight

Judge Kaplan: Madam Foreperson, I understand the jury has reached a verdict. Please hand it to Andy. Thank you. The clerk will publish the verdict. Please rise.
Count 1: Guilty.
Count 2: Guilty.
Count 3: Guilty.

— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) November 2, 2023

US Attorney Damian Williams told reporters that Bankman-Fried had “perpetrated one of the biggest financial frauds in American history, a multibillion dollar scheme designed to make him the king of crypto. But here’s the thing: The cryptocurrency industry might be new. The players like Sam Bankman-Fried might be new. This kind of fraud, this kind of corruption is as old as time and we have no patience for it,” he said.

In closing statements, Bankman-Fried’s attorneys argued that the prosecution was trying to “turn Sam into some sort of villain, some sort of monster.” Furthermore, after the verdict, his team vowed that the fight wasn’t over. “We respect the jury’s decision. But we are very disappointed with the result. Mr. Bankman Fried maintains his innocence and will continue to vigorously fight the charges against him,” attorney Mark Cohen told reporters outside the courthouse.

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Carlee Russell To Pay $18K In Restitution, Found Guilty For Fake Kidnapping

October 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back in July, 26-year-old student Carlee Russell made headlines after her family reported her missing. She returned home only three days after her disappearance, claiming that she had been abducted. Though friends and family were overjoyed that Russell was uninjured, spectators were quick to call out some inconsistencies in her case.

Speculation that Russell’s kidnapping may have been a hoax was later confirmed by her attorney. “There was no kidnapping on Thursday, July 13, 2023,” they explained. “My client apologizes for her actions to this community, to volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well, as to her friends and family. We ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and attempts to move forward understanding that she made a mistake in this matter. Carlee again asks for your forgiveness and prayers.”

Carlee Russell Could Face Jail Time

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An arrest warrant was eventually issued, and Russell turned herself in. She was then charged with two misdemeanors, making a false report to authorities and falsely reporting an incident. She appeared in court today, pleading not guilty to her charges. Judge Brad Bishop, however, found her guilty of both. She’s now been ordered to pay more than $18k in restitution, on top of $831 per charge. She could also be looking at jail time, as the judge recommends a one-year sentence. According to her attorney, she plans to appeal the decision.

“We stipulated and appealed the case and the reason behind it was that they’re trying to ask for jail time, which we totally disagree with,” her attorney explained. “So, in fairness, there’s no need of having a trial here, knowing their position. So we have stipulated and appealed the case and we’ll start anew in the Bessemer circuit court.” What do you think of Carlee Russell being found guilty? Do you think the judge’s decision was fair? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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French Rapper MHD Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Murder

September 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

French rapper MHD has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of a 23-year-old man in 2018, according to Agence France-Press. The sentencing comes after he pled not guilty to the crime. He was tried alongside eight co-defendants in the case. Three of the accused were acquitted while the rest have all received sentences ranging from 10-18 years. Everyone involved pled not guilty. The trial lasted for three weeks.

In a final statement to the jury, MHD once again reiterated his not guilty plea. “From the beginning, I have maintained my innocence in this case and I will continue to maintain my innocence,” he said in court.

MHD Performs At Coachella

INDIO, CA – APRIL 13: Rapper MHD performs on the Mojave stage during week 1, day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 13, 2018, in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

MHD was first arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter back in 2019. Witnesses reportedly saw his car at the scene of the crime in Paris’ 10th arrondissement in July 2018. After the arrest, his lawyers quickly stated that he had no “involvement in the brawl” which led to the victim, Loïc K’s death. “His presence at the scene of the incident remains to be proven,” they said at the time. They added that the car was used by different “individuals identified by investigators as the perpetrators of the deadly attack,” while also arguing that MHD contacted investigators “as soon as he became aware” of the car’s involvement. They further confirmed that MHD has “never been involved in conflicts between rival gangs.” Several other French artists have voiced their support for MHD in the time since his initial arrest.

MHD has released three studio albums throughout his career. His self-titled first project came in 2016, followed by 19 in 2018 and Mansa in 2021. He blends trap music with West African music, which he describes as “Afro Trap.” Be on the lookout for further updates on MHD’s case on HotNewHipHop.

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Blueface Pleads Guilty In Las Vegas Shooting Case

June 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On Monday (June 26), according to The Review Journal, Blueface went to court in what was expected to be a preliminary hearing for his Las Vegas shooting. For those unaware, the rapper fired shots at a man who made a bad joke against his crew outside of a Vegas club in October of 2022. Moreover, in this hearing, opposing parties met to determine whether there was enough evidence to press charges. However, the California MC ended up pleading guilty in this case and took the case to a whole other phase. Furthermore, he did so on one felony count of firing a gun at an occupied vehicle and one misdemeanor battery charge.

To elaborate, according to these reports, Blueface will formally enter plea on July 3. What’s more is that prosecutor Nick Portz expressed that the state of Nevada is open to considering a probation sentence for the incident. Of course, this consideration applies to whenever the “BDD” artist formally enters his plea. In addition, it seems like this new deal will see authorities drop all other charges against him for the altercation.

Blueface At The Atlanta Black Pride Festival

Blueface Pleads Guilty Las Vegas Shooting — ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 04: Rapper Blueface attends Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park on September 4, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage/Getty Images)

Regardless, this legal development failed to provide further details on what went down, since it was already well-known. According to TMZ, who obtained alleged legal documents, Blueface found himself at the Euphoric Gentlemen’s Club in Vegas in October of last year. When his alleged victim joked about ““some females in a cheap vehicle” he was talking to, the rhymer’s crew reportedly attacked him. As the victim sped off, he allegedly shot at his truck. Still, as of writing this article, another civil lawsuit connected to this incident is still up in the air.

Meanwhile, the alleged owner of the club blasted the rapper for his actions, claiming that he forced them to close the establishment. In an Instagram message, he expressed wishes to see Blue in prison for “the rest of his life” or “pay [them] until the day he leaves this earth.” With all this mind, it’s surprising that the case will apparently resolve quickly. For more news and the latest updates on Blueface, stay up to date on HNHH.

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