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Fredo Bang Reflects On YNW Melly’s Trial, Says They Haven’t Talked Since 2022

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Fredo Bang recently discussed the hung jury in the double murder case against YNW Melly and revealed that the two haven’t spoken to one another since 2022. Speaking with VladTV, he explained that the incarcerated rapper lost his phone privileges.

“Yeah. I had to because they kept tagging my name and stuff on Twitter,” Fredo said, when asked it he’s kept up with the trial. As for how he felt about the hung jury, he added: “I felt bad because I know a lot of people who have been in a situation like that, waiting years and years and years… I just felt bad for him because I know he’s ready to get it over with.”

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Of their relationship, Fredo added: “We haven’t talked in a minute because they stripped him of his phone privileges and stuff. He can’t use the phone. It’s been a very long time since I’ve talked to him.” From there, he clarified that they last spoke in the spring of 2022. He also discussed his song, “Free Melly,” on which he raps about getting a subpoena in the investigation. “Don’t want to talk to feds, probably got my digits/Free Melly it been love since the beginning/Talking ’bout subpoena, tell that lady I ain’t get it,” he rhymes. Elsewhere in the interview, Fredo explains that he’s hoping to avoid the courtroom and is focused on his children. Check out Fredo’s full interview with VladTV below.

Fredo Bang Discusses YNW Melly’s Trial

Melly’s first double murder trial was conducted back in June 2023 and resulted in a hung jury. Broward Circuit Court Judge John Murphy later granted prosecutors a delay in the retrial, which will now kick off in February. Be on the lookout for further updates on Fredo Bang as well as YNW Melly’s case on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Fredo Bang Declares “Free Melly” In New Song

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YNW Melly Verdict: Judge Declares Mistrial

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Judge John J. Murphy III has officially declared a mistrial in the case of YNW Melly. Melly had been accused of the murders of two YNW members in 2018. Furthermore, Melly was accused of bringing the two men to a local hospital, claiming they had been shot in a drive-by shooting. After Melly declined to testify earlier this week, the jurors entered deliberation. However, it quickly became clear the 12-person panel was divided and had reached an impasse. Judge Murphy III handed down an Allen charge, threatening to declare a mistrial if a verdict was not reached.

The mistrial ruling came a little over an hour after Bryson “Boom” Paul reported that the jurors had requested to see the damaged cell phone of one of the victims, YNW Juvy. However, a mistrial ruling does not mean that Melly is a free man just yet.

Read More: YNW Melly’s lawyer compares him to Snoop Dogg in closing arguments

What Does A Mistrial Mean?

So what is a mistrial? Well, a mistrial can be declared for a number of reasons. However, the YNW Melly scenario, a deadlock or hung jury, is one of the more common. According to the Fully Informed Jury Association, “In the event of a mistrial, the defendant is not convicted, but neither is the defendant acquitted. An acquittal results from a not guilty verdict and cannot be appealed by the prosecution, overturned by the judge, or retried. When there is a mistrial, however, the case may be retried.” In short, a mistrial means that the trial was essentially ruled invalid. A decision was not reached, leaving the defendant’s “guilt” in limbo.

While the concept of double jeopardy exists (the Constitutional protection of being tried for the same crime twice), mistrials are generally granted by judges in the United States. So Melly is not “free” in the full sense of the word. However, from the Fully Informed Jury Association again, “Functionally, a hung jury is far better for the defendant than a conviction.” So, for the time being, Melly has been given a little breathing room. However, this saga is likely far from over.

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