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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 Trial Hit With Delays Amid Illness In The Court

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Many fans are currently tapped into the ongoing YNW Melly trial. Overall, this is a massive trial as it could determine the fate of Melly’s life. The prosecution is seeking the death penalty in the case, which means the stakes are higher than usual. Moreover, Melly is being accused of double murder, which is extremely serious. He has been in custody for almost five years at this point, and the trial has gotten very testy. The prosecution and defense have had their fair share of wins and losses, with some of the proceedings going viral online.

Throughout the last few weeks, the prosecution has been questioning witnesses on the stand. Overall, this includes a steady stream of detectives, family members, and friends. For the most part, these witnesses have been cooperative, although, on some occasions, that has not been the case. After a week off due to July 4th, the Melly trial is back this week. However, it is already being suspended until Monday. According to the Sun Sentinel, it is because Melly’s lawyer Raven Ramona Liberty got sick.

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YNW Melly Trial Has Been Full Of Storylines

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“There’s nothing anybody can do about it,” the judge explained. “You’re sick. You’re sick.” Now, both the prosecution and the defense will have a couple of days to really think about their arguments going forward. Of course, there are still plenty of witnesses left to take the stand. Furthermore, they have to do closing arguments before the jury is tasked with a very tough decision. Ultimately, this is just yet another roadblock in what has been a less-than-smooth trial.

There remains a developing story with twists and turns at every corner. That said, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. Additionally, let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section down below. We’re sure there are some polarizing opinions on all of this.

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Kanye West, J. Cole, Young Thug, And More Seen In Photos Submitted In YNW Melly’s Trial

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Several notable rappers were included in the hundreds of photos submitted by prosecutor Kristine Bradley as evidence in YNW’s Melly trial. As Bryson “Boom” Paul reports, the full list includes Kanye West, Trina, Kodak Black, Lil Uzi Vert, Fredo Bang, J. Cole, Young Thug, Tee Grizzly, and PNB Rock. Melly is accused of murdering his two friends, alongside Cortlen “Bortlen” Henry, back in 2018.

Earlier this week, the trial’s ninth day saw attorneys name-drop various other artists. Melly’s defense lawyer, David A. Howard, brought up lyrics to songs from Drake and Kevin Gates. French Montana was also previously mentioned by Danny Polo, an undercover detective and gang expert.

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Various Rappers Appear In Photos Submitted As Evidence In YNW Melly Trial

Today in court, one of the alleged victim’s mother, Leondra Phillips, also got the opportunity to testify. She was asked to identify her son, born Christopher Thomas Jr., in surveillance footage. Juvy, along with the other alleged victim, YNW SakChaser, were seen in the footage getting into a car with Melly and Bortlen. They were then seen leaving a recording studio on the night of the alleged murders. Melly’s defense claims that after they got into the vehicle, a drive-by shooting took place. Melly claims the drive-by is what took the lives of SakChaser and Juvy.

Sgt. Christopher Williams also took the stand today, supporting claims that Melly could have staged the drive-by he says resulted in his friends’ deaths. “The shooting happened from somebody inside the car,” Williams claimed. He also went on to detail a forensic analysis. He claims that the angles and proximity of the victims’ injuries point to Melly being behind the shooting. Yesterday, however, it was reported that none of Melly’s DNA was found in the vehicle on the night of the shooting. Investigators were able to find his DNA on the handle of the car door recently, but no gun residue was found on his hands on the night the alleged murders took place.

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

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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.

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Boosie Badazz Upsets YNW Juvy’s Father

“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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