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YNW Melly’s Co-Defendant, YNW Bortlen, Hit With Witness Tampering Charges

October 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly and his double murder case have been ongoing for years now. Overall, Melly has been in jail for the better part of five years at this point. Although he has applied for bail numerous times, it has never been granted. His first trial this summer was ultimately declared a mistrial as the jury could not decide on an outcome. Subsequently, he will go to trial again, this time on October 9th, which is when the jury selection will begin. However, there is no telling when the arguments will actually start, as jury selection could take weeks.

Now, however, there is a huge development in the case. Although this time around, it is YNW Bortlen who is getting the attention. Bortlen is being tried separately in this case, and many are wondering how he will be treated. He had previously been granted bail and was living freely in Florida. However, that freedom has now come to an abrupt end. According to journalist Bryson “Boom” Paul, YNW Bortlen was arrested on Monday.

YNW Melly To Go To Trial Before Bortlen

#YNWBortlenTrial: @YNWBortlen was arrested with witness tampering charges following a home raid by law enforcement on Monday evening (October 2) in Miami, Florida. Bortlen, real name Cortlen Henry, was booked into Miami-Dade County on Out-of-County Warrant at 10:22 PM.

Bortlen… pic.twitter.com/PgwQtQeqFr

— Bryson “Boom” Paul (@brysonboompaul) October 3, 2023

As he reports, a raid took place at YNW Bortlen’s home. Following the raid, they decided to book him on witness tampering charges. He is currently in Miami-Dade County, which means this is an “out-of-county warrant.” Overall, this is not a good development for Bortlen. Although he was going to have to go to trial anyway, he was at least enjoying some sort of freedom. Now, it seems unlikely that he will get bail prior to his trial, which is three months from now.

With Melly’s trial starting up next week, this proves to be a development that we will be keeping tabs on. Let us know what you think of this latest piece to the puzzle, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed of the biggest stories from the biggest artists in the world.

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YNW Melly Trial: Victim’s Sister Allegedly Threatens Melly’s Mom

July 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly is currently on trial for double homicide. Overall, this trial has been almost five years in the making. The rapper has been locked up for a very long time, and he is finally getting his day in court. Although, there is no doubt that the trial has been filled with theatrics. Firstly, things did not start off well for the prosecution as numerous pieces of evidence could not be used in court. However, it seems as though there has been a bit of a shift as more witnesses have taken the stand. Ballistics experts have claimed there is no way that YNW Juvy or Sakchaser could have been killed in a drive-by.

This week, the YNW Melly trial resumed after a week off for the 4th of July festivities. Consequently, all eyes have been on the courtroom, as many are curious about how this will all go down. On Tuesday morning, however, things got off on the wrong foot. According to Terri Austin from Law & Crime, Melly’s mother Jamie King had to get extra protection from the judge. In fact, she was even seen with her own bodyguard.

YNW Melly Trial Continues

Earlier this morning outside the presence of the jury, Defense counsel said that Juvy’s sister posted online that she would attack Jamie King. Jamie now has a body guard. Wow.. @LawCrimeNetwork @cathyrusson #YNWMelly

— Terri Austin (@Terridaustin) July 11, 2023

If you are asking why this was the case, well, the explanation is quite simple. As Austin explains, YNW Juvy’s sister allegedly threatened King online. These threats detailed a potential attack, and Melly’s defense council immediately flagged it. This subsequently led to the judge’s ruling. Throughout the trial, there has been quite a bit of tension between Melly’s side, and the family of the victims. This was to be expected, however, it does appear as though things have escalated a bit.

The YNW Melly trial will resume today, where we will continue to hear witness testimony. This continues to be a massive developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates. Also, let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section down below.

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YNW Melly Trial: Rapper’s DNA Reportedly Not Found In Jeep The Night Of Shooting

June 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly is currently on trial for the alleged double murder of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. Of course, this incident took place all the way back in 2018. Since that time, Melly has actually been in jail and has awaited trial. Now, the trial is finally here and a lot is being brought to light. Although this trial has been confusing at times, new witnesses are coming in to try and paint a picture. Overall, yesterday was a productive day in court as we heard from forensics experts who surveyed the crime scene.

Perhaps the biggest revelation had to do with some of the DNA evidence, or lack there of. In the Instagram post below from Neighborhood Talk, it was reported that YNW Melly’s DNA could not be found in the jeep on the night of the alleged double murder. Moreover, he didn’t have any gun residue on his hands that night. However, it was revealed that they were able to find his DNA on the door handle to the car, although investigators only found this evidence a month ago.

YNW Melly DNA Evidence

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Today in court, investigators are taking to the stand to discuss the trajectory of the bullets. Originally, Melly had claimed that Sakchaser and Juvy died in a drive-by. However, based on the testimony of forensics experts, it would appear as though the shots came from close range and within the vehicle itself. This reporting comes from Bryson “Boom” Paul, who has been live-tweeting from within the courtroom.

At this juncture, the trial still has a long way to go. From there, the jury will have to deliberate which will subsequently lead to a guilty or not-guilty ruling. If convicted, YNW Melly could face the death penalty, making this a particularly unique case. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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[WATCH] YNW Melly Under Fire For Blowing Kiss In Courtroom During Double Murder Trial

June 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly is currently one of Hip Hop’s most watched trials, as the double murder trial is being livestreamed from the courtroom, with the antics from the defendant and his attorneys receiving the most attention.On day one, the lawyer for YNW Melly was shown trying to mask her conversation with her client with a “evil plans and stuff notebook”. Now, Melly himself is being scrutinized for praying before blowing a kiss during court proceedings.

Around the 40 second mark of the above news clip, Melly, whose given name is Jamell Demons, can be seen in what appears to be meditative prayer with his hands clasped before blowing a kiss and extending his arms out.

Critics are questioning the actions of the 24-year-old in the courtroom with one of the victims’ mothers even stating that he shouldn’t be praying.

“I walked out because…what are you praying for?,” said the victims’ mother. “You sitting over there like you got no remorse. Every time I walk in the courtroom, you’re smiling. This ain’t the time for that. This case is sad. This is serious.”

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

June 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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.”

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.”

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Boosie Badazz Ripped Apart By The Father Of YNW Melly’s Alleged Victim, YNW Juvy

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz has been causing quite a stir as of late. Overall, Boosie has always done such a thing. He is someone who can be quite controversial on social media. However, the backlash has never stopped him from exercising his right to free speech and expression. Now, Boosie has been finding himself at the trial for none other than YNW Melly. The Louisiana artist has dealt with his own issues in the past as it pertains to being put on trial for murder. In fact, Boosie has stated that he has given YNW Melly’s defense some pointers heading into the case.

Although, as you can imagine, not everyone is happy to see Boosie Badazz showing his support. Melly is on trial for allegedly killing two of his friends, YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. Throughout the first two days of the trial, the victims’ families have been present. Moreover, they have expressed anger over Melly’s expressions in court. Now, the father of Juvy is speaking out against Boosie, noting that it’s disgusting for him to be there.

Boosie Badazz Upsets YNW Juvy’s Father

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“Y’all are bitches, man. Boosie down there supporting Melly — he flaw as fuck for that. He don’t even know that n***a Melly,” Juvy’s father said. “He talking ’bout, ‘I want Melly free ’cause that n***a bought me snacks and a magazine at the airport.’ What? Man, go to Marlo Mike’s trial, n***a. Fuck you at this n***a trial? Marlo Mike in that bitch fighting for his life, n***a. You got that man staying up the road doing all that God damn time, but you in there for Melly.” The man later told Boosie to just go back to his hometown and leave everyone alone.

With Day 3 of the trial starting this morning, it will be interesting to see whether or not Boosie Badazz returns. Overall, he has mostly come to the trial in short bursts. On Day 1, he showed up in the morning and left after lunch. However, on Day 2, he was absent in the morning and came after the lunch break. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates.

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