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YNW Melly’s Murder Trial Stress Gave His Mother A Heart Attack, She Claims

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YNW Melly’s ongoing double-murder trial has brought forth plenty of interesting revelations so far. It seems the proceedings have been particularly difficult on the mothers involved, especially those of the two victims – YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser. Of course, there’s also the mother of Melly’s ex-girlfriend. She was brought to the stand as a witness for the prosecution last week. During her testimony, the woman made it abundantly clear that she and her daughter have felt as though they’re being threatened by law enforcement.

While that news was upsetting to hear, it dulls in comparison to claims from Melly’s own mother. She apparently suffered a heart attack due to her stress. Jamie King, who’s been in the courtroom regularly, used an Instagram Story to express her feelings earlier this week. “I’m deleting this app. I can’t be crying and making myself upset because of a lying clout chaser who won’t even show his face in court but care so much,” she vented over a black screen. “I had one heart attack already because of stress,” King added.

Read More: YNW Melly’s Mother Sends A Message To Haters: “I Pray For Everyone”

Jamie King Reflects on the Cost of Being YNW Melly’s Mom

 

 
 
 
 
 
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“I refuse to let this kill me, I try to be peaceful and respectful to all of you. I pray for everyone because I know it’s the right thing to do ❤️‍🩹,” King’s rant ended. Today (June 20), Melly is back in Broward County court as his trial resumes. As previously reported, he’s the first person facing new state laws that require a minimum 8-4 vote by a jury to convict with the death penalty.

In terms of other recent updates on the YNW Melly double-murder trial, the 23-year-old was officially denied a mistrial following the defense’s motion on his behalf. Regardless of this loss, attorney Bradford Cohen, who previously represented Melly, has shared his opinion that the prosecution will likely have a hard time proving that the accused killer is guilty for a number of reasons. Read all about the case’s latest information at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop news.

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YNW Melly’s 2015 Interrogation Footage Surfaces Online Amid Double-Murder Trial

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It’s long been said that there’s no such thing as bad publicity. At this time, that cliché is proving to be somewhat true for YNW Melly. As his double-murder trial finally kicked off earlier this month, the 23-year-old saw a sudden boost in his streaming numbers. Consequently, tracks like “Murder on My Mind” and “Suicidal” have been skyrocketing. This has been exciting for both Melly and fans to witness. Nevertheless, not all the attention coming from his ongoing case has been flattering.

Apart from discovering his music, internet sleuths have also unearthed 2015 interrogation footage that shows the Florida native speaking with police about an unrelated incident. At the time, Melly was still a teenager, which has caused some to question the legalities of the recorded conversation between the rapper and the authorities. The 45-minute video is the first in a series of three, though the final two parts have yet to land on YouTube. It seems the next section will be shared on Tuesday (June 20) when Melly’s trial continues.

Read More: YNW Melly Gets Huge Streaming Boost During Trial

YNW Melly’s Underage Interrogation

Shorter clips from the full-length upload have been shared on blogs, many of them accusing YNW of snitching. “Is this the ni**a that sang ‘I gat murder on my mind 💀’?” one user asked in @akademiks’ Instagram comment section. “Ya better treat him the same way ya did Gunna and 6ix9ine 😂😂😂,” another person joked. Elsewhere, it’s been suggested that the video was intentionally leaked to alter the world’s perception of Melly. “The court system play a dirty game,” someone explained. “They specifically put this out to turn the public against him.”

Before the weekend began, YNW Melly’s ex-girlfriend’s mom was one of the final people to take the stand. During her testimony, the woman notably smiled at the accused killer before clarifying that she’s felt threatened by law enforcement throughout the legal process. Read everything she had to say at the link below and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Boosie Badazz Wants To Get Into Law After YNW Melly Trial

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Boosie Badazz has developed an unexpected interest recently. It seems he now wants to pursue a career in law. This comes after he attended the murder trial of YNW Melly. In an Instagram post following the second day of the trial, Boosie shared his newfound knowledge from the courtroom. He also expressed his aspirations in the legal field. “THIS SHIT IS EDUCATION NO [cap] WATCHING THE DEFENSE N PROSECUTION DROP BARS,” the rapper wrote. However, Boosie’s presence at the trial did not receive a warm welcome from everyone. The father of one of the alleged victims criticized Boosie for supporting Melly. He also expressed his disapproval in a video, calling out those who advocate for Melly’s release.

The double murder trial of YNW Melly began on Monday. The case relates to the deaths of YNW Juvy and YNW Sackchaser in 2018. Melly was arrested in 2019 and charged with two counts of premeditated murder. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment without parole. He could even face the death penalty. Recently, the State of Florida announced that it intends to seek the death penalty if Melly is found guilty. In a separate incident, Boosie Badazz is facing legal issues of his own.

Boosie Arrested By Federal Agents

Boosie Wants To Be a Lawyer
Lil Boosie performs at Legendz To The Streetz Tour at State Farm Arena on September 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Federal agents took Boosie Badazz into custody yesterday after his appearance in court. He was present for a recent gun case. Luckily for him, that particular case was dismissed. Sadly, it was not the end of his worries. Federal agents arrested Boosie outside the courtroom. However, the specific reasons for his arrest are not clear at this time. Last month, Boosie pleaded not guilty to the charges he was facing. They stemmed from a traffic stop in San Diego.

During the hearing, Boosie faced several gun-related charges. These included possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, possessing ammunition as a prohibited person, and being an unregistered owner of a firearm. If convicted, Boosie could have been sentenced to a maximum of three years in prison. After his initial arrest, he was released on bond. However, it appears that Boosie now faces new undisclosed charges following his recent arrest. It is still not clear what those charges are. What are your thoughts? Sound off in the comments to let us know. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

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YNW Melly’s Ex-GF’s Mom Takes The Stand, Admits To Feeling Threatened By Law Enforcement

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The updates from YNW Melly’s double murder trial have been coming out fast and furious since things began in Broward County on Monday (June 12). Aside from the interesting testimony, viral moments have included Boosie Badazz’s presence in the courtroom (though he was arrested on unknown federal charges on Wednesday), as well as Melly’s attorney’s questionable notebook. The accused killer himself got the internet talking after he appeared to both cry and pray. Elsewhere, a family member of one of the victims actually walked out when the “Murder On My Mind” artist blew a kiss.

On Thursday (June 15), the prosecution called Melly’s ex-girlfriend’s mother to the stand. During her testimony, the woman made it abundantly clear that she wasn’t feeling entirely comfortable speaking about the incident, but doesn’t want to lie on the stand and go to jail as a result. “I’m saying what you want me to say,” the witness stated earlier this afternoon. “I do remember that they bullied me and threatened my daughter,” she specifically noted of the law enforcement they dealt with after the murders of YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser.

Read More: YNW Juvy’s Father Says Money Dispute Could Have Been A Motive For YNW Melly

YNW Melly’s Double Murder Trial Continues

When asked how she was feeling on the stand, Melly’s ex’s mother replied, “Not good… I feel threatened.” Upon spotting the Florida-born rapper in the courtroom she smiled at him, according to Twitter reports from correspondent Cathy Russon. “To be clear… She doesn’t want to be there testifying for the State,” the journalist added in another post while covering today’s proceedings.

Elsewhere in the news, celebrity attorney Bradford Cohen (who was previously representing YNW Melly in the ongoing murder trial) shared his thoughts on the case so far. At this time, he believes the defense is doing a great job on the 23-year-old’s behalf, and we may even see him beat the charges. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: YNW Melly Has A Chance To Win His Case, Kodak Black’s Lawyer Says

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YNW Juvy’s Mom Says She Walked Out When YNW Melly Blew Kiss In Court

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YNW Melly is currently trying to attempt to beat a potential death penalty. However, the parents of his victims have expressed disgust at his behavior in the courtroom. The rapper’s trial began earlier this week as he tries to prove his innocence in the murder of his two best friends, YNW Juvy and YNW Sakkchaser. The families of the victims attended the trial where they witnessed YNW Melly blow a kiss to the courtroom after praying. As the clip went viral, the mother of YNW Juvy, born Christopher Thomas Jr., shared that she walked out of the courtroom at that moment.

Leondra Phillips, Thomas Jr.’s mother, spoke to NBC 6 where she said Melly showed a lack of remorse in the courtroom when he began praying and later, blew a kiss. “He did it a couple of times.. that wasn’t his first time,” Phillips said. Describing his actions as “disrespectful,” she said that Melly’s actions caused her to leave the room. “I walked out,” she said. “What you praying for? You sitting there like you ain’t got no remorse. Like, every time I walk in, you smiling. This ain’t the same for that. This is sad, this case is serious.”

Read More: YNW Melly Has A Chance To Win His Case, Kodak Black’s Lawyer Says

YNW Juvy’s Parents Speak Out

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Juvy’s father, Christopher Thomas Sr., also spoke out in a recent interview where he similarly criticized Melly’s body language throughout the trial. He explained that he began believing that Melly and YNW Bortlen were responsible for the murder of his son after speaking to them following Juvy’s death. “Because his explanation when I finally talked to him and [Cortlen “YNW Bortlen” Henry] on FaceTime, their response and how they were acting—they didn’t show no remorse. They didn’t act like they was grieving or lost a friend,” he told Law & Crime Sidebar.

Thomas Sr. also shared some insight into the possible motive behind the alleged murders, claiming there was a $500K deal at stake. “Melly was gonna get $200,000, Sak was gonna get $200,000, and Chris was gonna get $100,000. And as I’m hearing it from Chris, they was gonna sell the YNW brand. Not a record deal or nothing like that. It was, like, for the brand itself,” he explained. “By them being founding members, they were gonna get a piece of the piece. I don’t think Melly did it on his own. I think that manager guy got in his ear and did a little divide-and-conquer.”

Read More: YNW Melly Grinning In Trial, Family Of Victims “Disgusted” By Him

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YNW Melly’s Attorney’s “Evil Plans And Stuff” Notebook Goes Viral On Twitter

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YNW Melly’s double murder trial has been going off without nearly as many hitches as we’ve seen from the YSL RICO indictment. Of course, there have still been noteworthy reports coming from the courtroom, such as the accused killer’s apparent praying before jurors entered the courtroom on day two. Prior to that, on Monday (June 12), Melly seemingly shed a tear while watching the footage of the two associates he’s been accused of killing.

As VladTV reports, another moment making rounds online from one of this week’s live streams shows Melly and his attorney talking, using a notebook to hide their mouths. This is obviously common practice in the courtroom, but lawyers don’t always have “Evil Plans and Stuff” written across the front of their notebook. Considering the crimes the 23-year-old has been accused of committing, and the fact that he’s facing the death penalty, some social media users are feeling as though it was an unprofessional decision.

Read More: YNW Melly Update: Alleged Killer Appears To Pray Before Jurors Enter Courtroom

YNW Melly’s Attorney Stirs the Pot

“When your defense attorney is the opps 😂😂😂,” one person joked. “Why would you EVER bring that to court with you? OMG!!!!” another user pondered, prompting the OP to write back, “Just a wild thing to not only bring to court but flash in front of the jury lol.” According to reports from Law & Crime correspondents, the 12-person jury has been “death qualified,” and consists of nine women. They also appear to be between the ages of 33-50.

Day two of the highly publicized trial wrapped up earlier this afternoon, and is set to resume at 9 AM ET on Wednesday (June 13). Melly was reportedly “all smiles and in great spirits” during his exits, leaving the family of his alleged victims with a bitter taste in their mouths.

Read More: YNW Melly Trial: Rapper Seemingly Cries As Victims’ Hospital Footage Plays In Court

Twitter Reacts

Keep scrolling to see Twitter’s mixed reactions to YNW Melly’s attorney’s questionable notebook. Do you think she’s doing damage to her client with her choice of stationary? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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YNW Melly Update: Alleged Killer Appears To Pray Before Jurors Enter Courtroom

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Ahead of his second day in court, YNW Melly’s team shared a post to his Instagram page not only promoting the live stream of the proceedings but also asking for prayers for the embattled artist. Melly – real name Jamell Demons – can rest assured that at least a few of his over four million followers sent him their well wishes, but that didn’t stop him from seemingly praying for himself as well. In a clip from Law & Crime‘s coverage of the double murder trial reposted to @nojumper, Melly appears to take a moment to calm down and connect with God before quickly freshening up his outfit.

“Before jurors entered the courtroom this morning, @YNWMelly appeared to pray, holding his hands to his face then slowly lowering them to his side,” reporters wrote on Twitter this afternoon (June 13). “He later closed his eyes and took a deep breath,” they added. As the clip continues to circulate on social media, some critics are speculating that Demons was actually conducting a spell of some sort. Those with more empathy remarked that sitting on trial with a death sentence weighing on your shoulders has to be “the world feeling ever.”

Read More: YNW Melly Requests Prayers Ahead Of Double-Murder Trial Day 2

YNW Melly Seemingly Puts His Trust in God

According to other reports from the courthouse, Melly has been “all smiles” since returning from his lunch break today. “He is known for his charismatic appeal. It’s on full display right now,” correspondent Bryson “Boom” Paul remarked. Elsewhere, the journalist has been taking note of Boosie Badazz’s demeanour during testimony.

The Louisana native, who previously beat murder charges of his own in 2012, was in court on day one as well. At the time, he came annoyed with a man near him sleeping during the proceedings and failed to return after a break. Today, however, Boosie was notably serious as the prosecution questioned Tara Carroll, the crime scene investigator at Miramar P.D. So far, he’s the only rapper to show Demons any support.

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Law & Crime Live Stream

Watch YNW Melly’s double murder trial unfolding live from Broward County on Law & Crime‘s YouTube channel below. Do you have any predictions based on how things are going so far? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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YNW Melly Requests Prayers Ahead Of Double-Murder Trial Day 2

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YNW Melly looked pleased to finally be in court for his double-murder trial yesterday (June 12). Years after surrendering himself to authorities in 2019, the Florida native is now facing the death penalty if found guilty of killing two of his associates – YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser – in a brutal shooting. Not only got he receive the fatal sentence, but Melly is actually the first person to be tried under new state law allowing a jury to convict with a minimum 8-4 vote rather than the usual unanimous 12.

On the first day of proceedings, we heard testimony from prosecutors and their witnesses on the Law & Crime live stream. It was alleged that Melly recruited fellow lyricist Fredo Bang to pick him up after the incident went down. While the “Murder On My Mind” hitmaker was running from the scene of the crime, his accomplice, YNW Bortlen, drove the shooting victims to the hospital. While in court, footage of the vehicle driving up outside was played. Melly even appeared to shed a tear while seeing the bodies of his late friends carried into the building.

Read More: Prosecutors Allege Fredo Bang Picked Up YNW Melly After Murders Of YNW Juvy & YNW SakChaser

YNW Melly’s Trial Continues in Broward County

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The 23-year-old’s former attorney, Bradford Cohen, has said that it will be very difficult for Melly to be found guilty. Perhaps the most difficult part will be proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused pulled the trigger. “When I was on the case, I had a very clear path to the defense. I believe there are some large holes in the case for the prosecution,” the celebrity lawyer wrote on IG yesterday.

Elsewhere on social media, a post has been shared to the alleged murderer’s profile today (June 13). It encourages fans to tune into the live stream and send him prayers as he awaits his fate. Will you be tuning into day two of YNW Melly’s double-murder trial? Let us know in the comments, and read what Boosie Badazz’s experience at the courthouse supporting his young friend yesterday was like at the link below.

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Boosie Badazz Appears At YNW Melly Trial, Gets Annoyed With Man Sleeping During Testimony

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It’s been a wild few months in terms of rappers on trial, from the YSL RICO indictment finally making headway (though they’re still stuck in the jury selection process months later) to Tory Lanez’s arrest after he was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in late 2022. Today (June 12), another case is beginning to unfold in Broward County. YNW Melly, who’s on trial for double murder, is currently in court and could be sentenced to death should prosecutors have their way.

Of course, the 23-year-old’s family members are supporting him, but Melly also had another lyricist drop by. Just a few hours ago, Boosie Badazz posted up on Instagram in a flashy orange and black suit and plenty of ice on his neck, wrist, and fingers. “@ynwmelly TRIAL!!! Opening Day,” the Louisana native wrote in the caption after recording himself walking through the hallway. He obviously wasn’t able to record while inside, but thankfully journalists provided hilarious updates on Boosie for fans.

Read More: YNW Melly Trial: Rapper Seemingly Cries As Victims’ Hospital Footage Plays In Court

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“@BOOSIEOFFICIAL, supporting @YNWMelly is annoyed by the man sitting next to him sleeping during testimony,” one of the messages reads. It’s easy to picture the 40-year-old’s reaction to the situation, and his annoyance may even be why Boosie opted not to return after they broke for lunch.

Other information we’ve learned over the past few hours reveals that the “death qualified” jury of 12 consists of six Black people, and nine total females. The last time the fatal sentence was given out in Broward County was in 2015, also to a Black male convicted of first-degree murder.

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Trial Updates from Twitter

Keep scrolling to read more courtroom updates from Law & Crime correspondent Bryson “Boom” Paul. Do you think YNW Melly has a good chance of evading the death penalty? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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YNW Melly Trial: Rapper Seemingly Cries As Victims’ Hospital Footage Plays In Court

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Emotions are running high in Broward County, Florida today as YNW Melly’s double-murder trial finally kicks off. The embattled star has been behind bars since 2019. Now, attorneys will attempt to prove his innocence in the gruesome slaying of two affiliates nearly five years ago. Fans have heard semi-regular updates from Melly via Instagram during the wait. They’ve chiefly included details of the alleged abuse he’s endured at the hands of correctional staff.

When appearing in court on Monday (June 12), the “Murder On My Mind” hitmaker seemed to be in good spirits. His long hair was pulled out of his face, and he donned a navy blue suit, looking far more grown up than when he was first locked up on first-degree murder charges. So far today, those in attendance have heard opening statements that, according to Melly’s former lawyer, Bradford Cohen, prove the prosecution has “an uphill battle ahead of them.”

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YNW Melly Reportedly Emotional in Court Today

As per AllHipHop, Cohen shared via Instagram that there are many “difficult issues” for them to prove, such as Melly’s pulling of the trigger. “The faulty investigation, motive, no DNA, no GSR [gunshot residue], no murder weapon, no evidence that he pulled the trigger. Very tough case for a prosecutor,” the celebrity attorney explained. Part of what was presented today included footage of YNW’s alleged accomplice arriving at the hospital with the two victims, claiming they had been a part of a drive-by shooting.

As the video played, many women related to the deceased left the courtroom. At the same time, the accused killer appears to wipe his eyelids, seemingly overwhelmed with deep feelings. It’s likely YNW Melly’s emotion is only amplified by the potential of the death penalty looming on his shoulders. While it was previously removed as an option in his case, more recent updates have made it easier than ever for the 23-year-old to receive the fatal sentence. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: YNW Melly’s Death Penalty Potential Made Easier By Florida Judge

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