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YNW Melly Tells Family “I’m Coming Home” During Recent Court Appearance

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The drama surrounding YNW Melly and his long-running courtroom drama has taken yet another turn. A few weeks ago the judge in the case declared a mistrial after the jury couldn’t come to a definitive verdict. In the weeks since the prosecution made it clear that they would be seeking out a mistrial. Late last week that paperwork was formerly filed and the date for Melly’s next trial was set. The second trial is officially set to begin on October 2nd, a full five years after the shooting Melly is on trial for.

Now it appears YNW Melly may know something we don’t. In a recent court appearance cameras caught Melly mouthing a message to his family. That message is “I’m coming home,” which carries some massive implications despite its brevity. It’s unclear exactly what Melly meant but fans online began speculating immediately. Melly is retaining his legal team from the first trial for the second one. Perhaps he is confident that with a second time around they will have an even stronger defense that can result in an innocent plea. You can watch the short clip of Melly’s message below.

YNW Melly’s Message To Family

In the wake of the mistrial being declared stories began to leak out to the public on how it went down. Initially, YNW Melly’s mother claimed that the jury came down 9-3 in favor of Melly, leading to a mistrial. Later a reporter who has been covering the case disputed the claim and insisted that the jury was hung on a 6-6 split tie.

Later on, one juror spoke publicly about the proceedings and had a very different take. “From day one, she had issues with the foreperson selected, at one point crossing her arms and saying she was ‘Done!’ When another juror asked to not shut down and set her feelings aside, she exploded. She was explosive, manipulative, she was rude, she yelled insults at anyone who had a different opinion. She was there to cause chaos,” the juror explained. What do you think of YNW Melly’s newest message to his family? Let us know in the comment section below.

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YNW Melly Jury: One Woman’s Hesitation To Convict Reportedly Lead To Mistrial

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After watching endless chaos unfold during YNW Melly’s double murder trial earlier this summer, the Florida native was surprisingly granted a mistrial. His attorneys attempted to motion for one earlier on in proceedings and were ultimately denied. However, the jury’s failure to come to a consensus led the presiding judge to rule in Melly’s favour. Of course, this doesn’t mean he’s walking free. Rather, prosecutors will be re-trying the case again in the fall. An October court date was already set at the end of July.

Many who have been keeping up with the trial are curious as to know exactly what happened with the jury behind closed doors. Thankfully, Local 10 News finally has some answers. According to them, the majority of members were on board with convicting Melly. However, one woman in particular held her ground on defending the accused killer. “From day one, she had issues with the foreperson selected, at one point crossing her arms and saying she was ‘Done!’” another juror recalled to the outlet.

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YNW Melly’s First Jury Couldn’t Come to an Agreement

 
 
 
 
 
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“When another juror asked to not shut down and set her feelings aside, she exploded… She was explosive, manipulative, she was rude, she yelled insults at anyone who had a different opinion,” they further noted. Elsewhere, the anonymous source claimed the same woman was there specifically “to cause chaos.” The next group of jurors selected to hold Melly’s fate in their hands will obviously be different, though it’s possible we could see the same final outcome take place later this year.

Throughout the first YNW Melly trial, his mother, Jamie King, made frequent headlines for her comments on social media. In the midst of proceedings, she claimed that the stress she’s experienced while watching her son potentially face the death penalty gave her a heart attack. After a mistrial was declared last month, she also spoke out online. Read what King had to say at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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YNW Melly’s Mom Claims He Was Found Not Guilty By Jury Majority In Double Murder Trial

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In. recent turn of events, incarcerated South Florida rapper YNW Melly’s double murder ended up being declared a mistrial because of the jury’s inability to unanimously find him guilty. Now, Melly’s mom has taken to social media to boast that most of the jury thought her son was innocent.

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Melly’s mother, Jamie King, went on to say, “9 not guilty 3 guilty it was a mistrial. My son will be home God is still working 🙏🏾 🤞🏾.”

Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, faced two first-degree murder charges for the murders of YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. There is no word on whether or not he will be released after the results of the trial.

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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.

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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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YNW Melly Judge Will Grant Mistrial If Jury Remains In Deadlock

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YNW Melly is nearing closer to finding out his fate in his Broward County double murder trial. Like most high-profile cases, we’ve seen plenty of ups and downs over the weeks. For the most part, recent updates have appeared to be leaning in the prosecution’s favour. However, on Friday (July 21), Cathy Russon reported from the courthouse that the death-qualified jury serving the case is struggling to come to a final decision. Earlier this afternoon they sent a note indicating deadlock, explaining that “everyone is stuck on which side they’ve chosen.”

The state suggested that the judge read the Allen Charge, while the defense and judge agree that this note “doesn’t necessarily say they ARE deadlocked, just what if that happens.” Since then, further updates from Russon have indicated that Melly’s jurors are in fact struggling to come to an agreement. In response, they’ve been asked to attempt their deliberations one final time. If at that point they’re still unable to reach a consensus, a mistrial will be granted.

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YNW Melly Double Murder Trial Jury in Deadlock

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The 23-year-old’s attorneys filed a motion for a mistrial earlier this month but were ultimately denied their request. It’s worth noting that if the jury fails to reach a consensus today, Melly won’t necessarily be free. If the prosecution refiles its case, the process will begin again, marking another rollercoaster of emotions for the Florida native and his family.

Russon’s latest update came minutes ago, revealing that the jury has sent out another note, specifically a question for the judge. Social media is eagerly awaiting more information, and we’ll be sure to provide it as it comes.

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Judge Will Grant Mistrial if Jury Remains in Deadlock

See a snippet from the Law & Crime live stream where it was confirmed that a mistrial will be granted if the jury is unable to reach a decision below. Do you have any predictions as to what YNW Melly’s fate might be when all is said and done? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Judge Denies YNW Melly’s Team’s Motion For Mistrial

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YNW Melly is currently on trial, accused of killing two of his friends, YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser. The murders took place in 2018, and Melly has been in jail since 2019 for his alleged crimes. His trial continued today, and this morning his defense moved for a mistrial. According to Bryson “Boom” Paul, the team claimed that Melly’s character is being called into question amid the public legal battle. “We ask that the court put a stop to this,” David A. Howard told the judge. Judge John Murphy reportedly denied the defense’s motion.

The ongoing trial has been fairly controversial. Melly’s defense claims that the two men were killed in a drive-by shooting, which experts have called unlikely. According to a testimony by detective Sgt. Christopher Williams last month, the alleged victims’ gunshot wounds point to shots being fired from within the vehicle. If Melly is found guilty of the alleged murders, he will be facing the death penalty.

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Melly’s Defense Says His Character Is Being “Tainted”

There is some evidence currently stacked in Melly’s favor, however. Investigators were unable to find his DNA inside the murder vehicle back in 2018. Further, no gunpowder residue was found on Melly’s person on the night of the alleged murders. According to earlier reports, as of yesterday YNW Melly’s mother Jamie King now has her own security. Law & Crime’s Terri Austin says that King was allegedly threatened online by the sister of one of the victims.

A testimony earlier this week by a friend of Melly’s, Treveon Glass, puts the 23-year-old at the home of rapper Fredo Bang the night of the alleged murders. According to Glass, Melly was wearing different clothing than what he was seen wearing in surveillance footage previously shown to jurors. Melly’s trial has continued to spike the rapper’s streaming numbers. People have even started placing bets online as to whether he’ll be found guilty or not. Regardless, the trial has been a hotly debated one, with stakes remaining high for the accused.

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YNW Melly Denied Mistrial In Double-Murder Case

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YNW Melly is currently going through a very contentious double murder trial. Currently, the rapper is facing double-murder charges for the alleged executions of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. These murders took place in 2018, and Melly has been locked up for almost five years at this point. However, the trial is finally taking place, and many are watching it very closely. Although, there have certainly been some confusing twists and turns in just one week of deliberations.

So far, the prosecution has had a difficult time presenting evidence. For instance, the judge denied the use of Snapchat memories. Moreover, they also denied the use of the song “Murder On My Mind.” Additionally, there have been some hostile witnesses who have called out the prosecution for allegedly pressuring them into their testimony. This all subsequently led to a motion for a mistrial on Thursday. Melly’s lead attorney wants the trial thrown out, and over the weekend, Judge Murphy III got to think about a potential decision. According to reporter Bryson “Boom” Paul, that decision was handed down this morning.

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YNW Melly Gets Unfavorable Ruling

In the tweet above, Paul confirms that the judge denied the motion for a mistrial. This means Melly will remain on trial for the next couple of weeks. Depending on how the trial progresses, this could take longer than anyone would have expected. Moreover, a juror is currently hospitalized, and Paul reported that Melly’s trial will pick back up again at around 1:30 PM EST. Needless to say, the day hasn’t even begun and the trial is already making headlines.

This is a trial that has had a lot of anticipation around it. Fans have been waiting years to see what would happen, and so far, we know even less about what happened than we did before. Either way, this is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. Also, let us know what you think about all of this, down below.

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YNW Melly’s Lead Attorney Motions For Mistrial

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On the fourth day of YNW Melly’s double murder trial, his case took an interesting and possibly foreboding turn. Moreover, correspondent Bryson “Boom” Paul reported via Twitter that the rapper’s lead attorney, David A. Howard, requested a mistrial in the case. It’s unclear, at least based on Paul’s initial report, what the motive behind the motion was. Other reports suggest that the mistrial was suggested by the defense after the state brought in evidence that caused too much prejudice in the trial. For those unaware, this refers to evidence that does not further the facts of the case, but rather creates a bias in favor of or in this case against the defendant.

In any case, it seems like the involvement of family members, ex-girlfriends, leaked DMs, and more have cause the jury to become too tainted in the defense’s eyes. Furthermore, Paul reported that Judge Murphy III took the motion for a mistrial under advisement. The court will discuss on Tuesday, June 20 once trial resumes. Until that day comes, this is the last we will hear of YNW Melly’s case in the courtroom.

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YNW Melly Defense Requests Mistrial

Regardless, debate erupted online as to whether this motion actually means that the Gifford native will walk. Many on Twitter pointed out that it is up to the judge to determine whether a mistrial is in order. As such, celebrations of the request from the “Mixed Personalities” MC’s supporters are moot until it’s approved. Others claimed that if the court deems a case a mistrial on prejudice, then the defendant cannot be tried again. However, this seems to be mostly speculative and largely unconfirmed by the courts, reporters, or other trusted sources. In most cases, an approved mistrial still allows the defendant to be tried again.

In addition, the court’s decision will paint what this mistrial represents: an effort to preserve justice or to dismiss relevant evidence. While it for now seems to fall under the former category, no one can truly know for sure. This is also another potential victory after the court sided with the 24-year-old by not allowing other evidence to be presented based on prejudice. For the latest news and updates on the YNW Melly case, log back into HNHH.

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Judge Denies Mistrial Request In YSL Case

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Chief Judge Ural Glanville has denied the request for a mistrial in the YSL RICO case. The defense filed the motion after a video recently leaked of investigators interrogating a man for the case. It’s unclear where the blame for the leaked video stems from. Both the prosecution and defense have refused to take responsibility. The update comes from Jozsef Papp, a crime and public safety reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

“Judge Glanville said he plans to order an investigation into a leaked video that was shared in [sic] social media involving a state witness being questioned by investigators. Motion for mistrial is denied but Glanville is allowing lawyers to ask potential jurors about the video,” Papp wrote on Twitter, Wednesday, before noting that Glanville remarked, “I’m blaming everybody.” He continued: “Glanville gave them a warning that if it happens again, he will restrict attorneys to only be able to view discovery in his chambers.”

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News of the denial comes after an attorney representing defendant Jayden Myrick requested a mistrial, back in February. They argued that the sharing of discovery material violated the client’s Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial jury. The motion read: “While said evidence may not directly implicate my client, it along with all of the publicity and courtroom incidents since the start of this trial that have not been the result of any conduct of my client, Jayden Myrick, make it impossible for him to receive a fair trial, as well as a jury that is honestly and truly fair and impartial.”

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed a motion that would mandate that defense attorneys can only view similar videos while in her office and cannot record them. In response, Defense Attorney Keith Adams said: “You don’t just file a motion and make these allegations when you’ve got absolutely no basis to back that up, and that’s what’s happened in this case.” Adams says not allowing him to make copies would limit his access to evidence that could help defend his clients and therefore would be unconstitutional. He added that he doesn’t believe a defense attorney leaked the video.

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Young Thug’s Co-Defendant Seeks Mistrial

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The lengthy YSL Rico case has a new twist, with one of Young Thug’s co-defendants demanding a mistrial. Jayden Myrick, who faces charges of murder amongst others, is seeking a mistrial on the account of leaked videos. According to HipHopDX, Myrick’s attorney filed the motion on Tuesday (February 21st), on the violation of the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial jury. Allegedly, discovery materials circulated online despite a signed order that prohibited the sharing of such content.

Although the cited video was not specified, a 2021 interrogation of Kenneth “Lil Woody” Copeland has recently been revealed. In the three-and-a-half-hour footage, Lil Woody discusses information about Young Thung with investigators. “While said evidence may not directly implicate my client,” Myrick’s attorney wrote, “it along with all of the publicity and courtroom incidents since the start of this trial that have not been the result of any conduct of my client, Jayden Myrick, make it impossible for him to receive a fair trial, as well as a jury that is honestly and truly fair and impartial.”

Young Thug’s Dramatic Trial Continues

The ongoing YSL Rico trial has yielded a dramatic trial, with several of the 14 defendants accepting plea deals. During the course of the case, additional charges and mishaps have emerged, the outlet reports. In one instance, Young Thug was allegedly handed a Percocet pill by co-defendant Kahlieff Adams. The exchange was caught on camera, resulting in Adams being tased. Additionally, other defendants have been causing trouble behind bars, with one stabbing another inmate, and another spitting on a deputy.

This high-publicity case has sparked other hip hop names to chime in, even inspiring Boosie Badazz to consider a movie. Although the trial commenced in January (despite a motion to delay), it’s expected to last for six to nine months. The defendants are all on trial for their relations to YSL Rico, a “criminal street gang” responsible for numerous violent crimes in Atlanta over the past eight years. Young Thug is accused as the leader of the gang. To keep up with this ongoing trial, be sure to check back on HNHH.

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