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YNW Melly Re-Trial Delayed Again

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The re-trial of YNW Melly has been delayed for a third time after the defense filed another motion to dismiss. Jury selection is now scheduled for March, which was the original start date of the second delay. There is no anticipated timeframe for the trial’s new start date. This comes after Melly’s team requested a continuance in December 2023 and waived the rapper’s right to a speedy trial. That move, presumably made to give the defense more time to prepare its case, means that there is no end in sight for Melly.

However, the stakes could also not be higher for the Florida rapper. Legal maneuvers made after his first trial ended in a mistrial mean that the threshold for a death penalty, if found guilty, has been lowered. While Melly still needs to be found guilty, the jury would only need eight votes to sentence him to death. Melly is charged with double-homicide, as well as a litany of conspiracy and witness tampering charges.

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YNW Melly Tries To Block Use Of Song Lyrics

Meanwhile, Melly’s attorney is also attempting to block the prosecution from using the rapper’s lyrics as evidence. “To receive something this late in the game is just part and parcel of what they’ve been doing the entire time,” Raven Liberty said. Additionally, Liberty also noted that the prosecution had agreed as far back as 2020 that they would not use song lyrics as evidence. The admissibility of the lyrics is yet to be ruled on, especially given the latest delay in the start of the trial.

The use of song lyrics as evidence is a controversial practice. There is a Supreme Court-mandated ban on it in New Jersey and heavy restrictions on the practice in California. However, it is still allowed in the state of Florida. Additionally, it was a major point of contention in 2023. Over in Georgia, Fulton County DA Fani Willis came out as a vocal advocate of the practice. This was especially notable during her prosecuting of the YSL RICO trial involving Young Thug.

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YNW Melly Offers A Message To Fans Amid Trial Delay

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Overall, the YNW Melly case has been one of the biggest in hip-hop over the last few years. The artist has been incarcerated for about half of a decade at this point. However, he only had his first double murder trial this past summer. It was a highly contentious trial that ended in a divided jury. This subsequently led to a mistrial, and now, Melly has to go through the process all over again. It is not an ideal situation, and fans are very confused and concerned as to when it will end.

In fact, his new trial was supposed to start around now. However, the judge in the case has opted to start it up again on February 5th. This is a situation that is not advantageous for Melly at all. Overall, his family is concerned about his well-being, and many feel that the delays have been absurd. That said, it seems like the artist is trying to keep a positive outlook on everything. Recently, he took to Instagram with a message for his supporters.

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YNW Melly Speaks

“I want all my fans to know I love y’all the same way y’all love me,” YNW Melly wrote in his caption. It was a nice message to the fans, especially when you consider everything that has happened. Despite being in jail for so long, his fans have not forgotten about him. Instead, they have continued to show support and love. When you are in Melly’s position for so long, it can be hard to find the motivation to keep going. However, it seems like they are making this all worth it for him.

Let us know your thoughts on the Melly case, 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 on all of your favorite artists and entertainment personalities.

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YNW Melly And YNW Bortlen Witness Tampering Charges Details Released

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After a few weeks of quiet in the double murder trial of YNW Melly, there’s been a blitz of news. That started when his co-defendant YNW Bortlen was arrested last week. He’s been out on bail while Melly’s first trial was underway but was brought back into custody when new witness tampering allegations were filed against both him and Melly. Bortlen’s home was also raided in the arrest and according to his girlfriend, police took numerous electronics and also inexplicably took a YNW chain as well.

Now, more details are finally emerging on how the witness tampering cases came to be. According to Bryson “Boom” Paul on Twitter, the 36-page paperwork for the charges was filed earlier today. It centers on Bortlen’s interactions with state witness Felicia Holmes. Holmes was treated as a hostile witness during Melly’s initial trial, which Paul cites as contributing to his eventual mistrial. Included in the new document are pages of Instagram DMs between Bortlen and Holmes which provide the bulk of the evidence for witness tampering. Check out some of the screenshots below.

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Details Into YNW Melly & Bortlen Witness Tampering Charges Emerge

Last week, YNW Melly appeared in court once again. This time it was for his retrial to be rescheduled. His second trial for double murder was originally set to begin today, October 9, but was delayed. He smiled to cameras as the date for his retrial was pushed back to October 16.

Melly continues to believe that he will eventually make it home and be a free man again. He’s been in prison for over 5 years without being convicted of any crime while waiting for his legal process to develop. Last month, he sent a letter to his dad which eventually made its way to social media. In the letter he reaffirms his belief that he will one day come home after beating his trial. What do you think of the new details on YNW Melly and YNW Bortlen’s witness tampering charges? Let us know in the comment section below.

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YNW Melly Pens Letter To His Father, Says He Will Win Trial

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YNW Melly is feeling optimistic regarding the outcome of his retrial. The rapper, who’s currently in prison facing a double-murder trial, hand-wrote a letter to his father regarding some recent thought’s he’s had. In the letter, he talked about how he wouldn’t change anything about his life, how prison turned him into man, and how he thinks he’ll be home by the next trial. The letter was made public on Tuesday (Oct. 3), ahead of Melly’s retrial which is scheduled to take place on Oct. 9.

In addition, Melly’s words carry a profound sense of resilience and acceptance as he candidly writes to his dad: “Listen man I don’t hate you, God put me thru everything for a reason. Not having a dad made the man I am today. It was meant to be that way. I wouldn’t change nothing about my life, not even the last 4.5 years I spent in dis dark s**t hole! It made me a man.” Moreover, YNW Melly did seem optimistic as he continued to write. “It’s finally over doe,” he continued. “I knew I wasn’t getting bond I’d have to have a second mistrial I ain’t trippin. I’ll be home this trial! God is working! I still remember everything.”

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YNW Melly Writes Heartfelt Letter

Moreover, YNW Melly credits prison for shaping him into a man as he eagerly awaits his trial. Melly is being accused of the double murder of his friends YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. The accusations are alongside allegations of staging the crime scene to resemble a drive-by shooting. However, earlier in July, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict regarding his charges. Now, the pivotal moment in YNW Melly’s journey toward justice is set to take place on October 9, with the retrial taking place on that day.

However, as Melly awaits his day in court, his faith in a just resolution remains unshaken. He firmly believes that divine intervention is at play in his life, echoing the sentiments of hope and optimism that resonate through his letter. In the face of adversity and uncertainty, YNW Melly’s unwavering determination to overcome the odds continues to serve as a testament to his resilience and unbreakable spirit, qualities that he hopes will lead him back to a life of freedom and creativity. Lastly, stay tuned to this trial and more YNW Melly news on HNHH.

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YNW Melly & His Lawyers Believe Jury Selection Could Take Weeks Amid Motion To Dismiss Case

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YNW Melly is currently in the midst of legal turmoil. After his first double murder trial ended in a mistrial, a second trial was set for October. Overall, the judge has shown every intention of marching forward with the aforementioned trial. However, Melly’s legal team is doing everything it can to ensure his freedom. For instance, they recently filed for a dismissal of the entire case, claiming “prosecutorial misconduct.” It is a long shot, however, it is in line with the legal team’s strategy thus far.

Yesterday, Melly and his lawyers were back in court to discuss the trial. Jury selection will start on October 9th, as long as the case is not dismissed. That said, an attorney for Melly, Stuart Adelstein, believes that this might be a very messy endeavor. He thinks jury selection will take a very long time, which cuts into Melly’s right for a quick trial. “We’ll be lucky to pick a jury before Thanksgiving,” Adelstein said.

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YNW Melly Forced To Play Waiting Game

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As for the “prosecutorial misconduct,” Melly’s lawyers believe Detective Mark Moretti was being helped by the prosecution. More specifically, they allegedly hid internal and criminal investigations against Moretti. “The unfortunate stark reality is that the State intentionally withheld this information that would impeach Detective Moretti in order to gain a tactical advantage and to violate Mr. Demons’ due process rights as guaranteed by both the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the parallel provisions of the Florida Constitution,” the lawyers said.

At this point, it feels like this is a saga that has been going on for at least a decade. However, it has actually only been going on since 2018, which is still a very long time. Let us know your thoughts on the trial and the legal proceedings, 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.

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YNW Melly Insists That The State Attorney’s Office Concealed Evidence To Protect Lead Detective

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The lead detective on the double murder case is being accused once again. The ever-so-dense timeline of YNW Melly’s court battles adds another layer. The Florida rapper put in another motion for the murder of YNW Sakchaser and Juvy to be dismissed. He feels that Mark Moretti, who was already called out for “excessive force,” is up against it once more. Melly and his defense attorneys are saying prosecutors withheld evidence. This surrounds Moretti’s alleged misconduct that protected him as a witness in YNW Melly’s first trial.

In documents obtained from AllHipHop, Melly’s team feels strongly that there has been a lot of wrongdoing during this battle. “Rather than presenting this to the defense so that [they] could have used it during the first trial, the State withheld this information. In fact, it is believed the highest levels of the State Attorney’s Office made determinations to not provide it to the defense, and secondly, not to pursue the internal affairs investigation.”

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YNW Melly’s Team Feels There Is More Dirt On Moretti

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Furthermore, they believe this would impeach Moretti, but instead, Melly has not been granted fair Process Rights. Additionally, Melly’s team also thinks they have even more evidence. “In essence, the State has intentionally done whatever it could to sanitize Detective Moretti’s actions. Although the defense has only uncovered the tip of the iceberg in this matter, this tip is sufficient for this Court to determine the Defendant’s Due Process Rights.” Melly’s retrial appears to be starting on October 9, but it was pushed back once already, so who knows if this will be a set date.

What are your initial thoughts on YNW Melly accusing the Broward County State Attorney’s Office of prosecutorial misconduct? Do you think this will help him or hurt him? Do you believe that Melly is telling the truth or is just trying to get another shot at being freed? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the breaking news around YNW Melly.

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YNW Melly Trial: Prosecutors Claim Rapper Has Child Porngraphy On His Cell Phone

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YNW Melly was back in court on September 15. While he was primarily facing a bond hearing, a claim from the prosecution has grabbed the majority of headlines. While debating a motion regarding Melly’s cell phone, the protection petitioned Judge Murphy III to prevent the defense from taking custody of the phone. This, according to the prosecution, was due to the presence of child pornography on the phone. The images in question are allegedly images of Melly’s girlfriend at the age of 17, with Melly being 18 at the time the pictures were taken. Melly, at the time of writing, is 24 years old. Under state and federal law, any nude or sexual images of a minor, regardless of age or relation to the possessor, are considered child pornography.

However, Melly’s lawyers argued that it was disingenuous for the prosecution to retain possession of the phone because “There are thousands of pieces of data on the phone, not all of it is child pornography.” With only scant footage of the hearing released, it’s unknown how deeply the issue was discussed. Furthermore, Melly’s lawyers were adamant that it not be referred to as “child porn” on camera due to it being Melly’s girlfriend. The full statement from Melly’s legal team was reported by Bryson “Boom” Paul. Despite this, Melly’s legal team did not deny that she was underage at the time the photos were taken. Eventually, Judge Murphy III eventually chose to defer the bond decision till a later time. Additionally, jury selection from Melly’s re-trial has been scheduled to begin on October 9.

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YNW Melly Re-Trial Set To Be Messy

With the introduction of a child pornography narrative, it’s clear that the prosecution is holding nothing back during this re-trial. The State of Florida is eager to find Melly guilty after failing to overcome the doubts of the jury in his first trial. The notion that the prosecution will be more vicious this time around was also seen in several other pre-trial notions. Last month, the prosecution successfully petitioned John Murphy III to lower the threshold to give Melly the death sentence. If found guilty, the jury can vote for the death penalty with an 8-4 vote.

Meanwhile, the hearing also featured testimony from Leondra Phillips, the mother of YNW Juvy, one of Melly’s alleged victims. Phillips, in no uncertain terms, spoke out against Melly receiving bond prior to his trial. “I don’t think he should receive a bond. I do know that he is innocent until proven guilty; however, these are some serious accusations against him. He has money… I don’t want anything to happen to me or my family. I don’t think he should receive a bond at all,” she told the court via Zoom. HotNewHipHop will have all the latest updates leading up to and during Melly’s re-trial next month.

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YNW Melly Juror Calls Murder Case “A Really Bad Situation Of Being Framed”

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YNW Melly is currently behind bars awaiting his second murder trial. The 24-year-old is accused of killing two YNW associates, SakChaser and Juvy, back in 2018. His defense claims that the young men were killed as a result of a drive-by shooting, however, prosecutors believe he shot them from within the vehicle. If he’s convicted, he could be facing the death penalty. In July, jurors were unable to come to a unanimous decision as to whether or not he’s guilty, leading the judge to rule a mistrial.

Now, one of the jurors from the first trial has come forward, making some serious claims about the case. The anonymous juror has alleged that Melly was framed for double murder. “I believe that he didn’t do it and it wasn’t proved in court,” they explained. “This was a really bad situation of being framed.” The former juror further claims that “Melly was a very good person,” adding that he “always tried to help out people around him.”

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Juror Says “Melly Was A Very Good Person”

At the beginning of last month, a former juror also said that jury manipulation is what led to the mistrial. They accused one woman on the jury of being “explosive and “manipulative,” further claiming that she’d go off on other jurors who didn’t share her same opinion. According to the juror, she was set on acquitting Melly. In August, the lead detective on Melly’s case, Detective M. Moretti, also had a motion filed against him for allegedly using “excessive force” on a witness.

Melly’s retrial is scheduled to begin in October. The rapper now only needs an 8-4 vote in order to give him the death penalty under Florida state law. In October, YNW Bortlen will also begin his own trial. He drove the victims to the hospital the evening of the shooting, and was also the only living person believed to have been with Melly at the time. According to Bryson “Boom” Paul, Melly will appear in court on September 15 to discuss his request for bond. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on YNW Melly.

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Boosie Badazz On YNW Melly’s Trial: “Death Is Unanimous”

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During a recent interview with VladTV, Boosie Badazz shared his thoughts on YNW Melly’s ongoing double murder case. Boosie attended the first trial back in June, even claiming that it inspired him to possibly become a defense attorney. YNW Melly is currently awaiting his second trial, after the first was ruled a mistrial in July. If found guilty, it’s possible that the artist could be looking at the death penalty. He’s accused of shooting and killing two YNW associates, Juvy and SakChaser. Melly’s defense argues that their deaths were instead the result of a drive-by shooting.

In the interview, Boosie explains that he had met Melly at an airport once before, fondly remembering the experience. He recalls the young rapper buying him food and magazines, telling him “you ain’t spending nothing OG.” Boosie also says that he got the opportunity to meet the 24-year-old’s mother, describing her as “real,” and sharing that she reminded him of his own mother.

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Boosie Badazz Says “Eight-Four Is F*cking Crazy”

The rapper says that Melly may have even been with Juvy and SakChaser, who he’s accused of killing, at the time they met. Boosie shared his thoughts on the trial, getting heated while discussing how the judge will allow an eight-to-four vote on the death penalty. “I was so pissed off about that,” the rapper explained. He adds that it was a new law that was passed just ahead of Melly’s trial, which he claims is the reason they waited so long.

“After that law passed, they took him straight to f*cking trial, bro. Eight-four is f*cking crazy, it’s unheard of — death is unanimous.” He expressed how he feels as though the vote is unfair, citing his own personal experiences. Boosie explains that at one point, he was facing the death penalty, but it was later switched to a life sentence so that he could more easily be convicted ten-to-two. He claims that in any other state, the death penalty would have to be a unanimous decision.

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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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