A lot is happening at YNW Melly’s trial. Whether it’s the extensive coverage or the extensive of curious events, there’s something to report almost every day.
So, here are some latest updates, in case you missed it or just lost a thread, considering how much is going on right now.
Why Is YNW Melly On Trial?
The “Murder on My Mind” artist is facing charges of two counts of murder. In 2018, YNW Melly was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he allegedly shot two of his friends, Anthony Williams and YNW Juvi. The artist then allegedly staged a crime scene to make it look like a drive-by shooting. With the crime occurring on Oct. 26, 2018, YNW Melly got arrested on Feb. 13, 2019, and has been in custody ever since.
The prosecution also thinks that the shooting occurred due to some dispute about money and/or a woman. It has now, however, been established so far, as it has not been established if YNW Melly killed two of his friends and staged a drive-by.
Video Shows YNW Melly Hiding In A Suitcase
During the recent hearing, the court presented a video of YNW Melly hiding in the suitcase. While recording himself, the artist claims he will turn himself in. “My name is Melly, and I’m going to turn myself in,” Melly promised in the short video. “But I’m in a suitcase because these c****suckers are arresting me, and I want to get on a private jet so they don’t see me.”
It’s unclear whether the video has anything to do with the case itself. It has also not been presented to the jury, likely due to the clip’s unclear context.
Rude Texts
Another piece of evidence, which has appeared during the trial, is texts YNW Melly has been sending to his mother. As the artist’s defense attorney, David Howard, described, “he’s calling her the b-word and all sorts of manner of disrespect.”
However, the same lawyer also expressed concern regarding such evidence being used against the “Murder on My Mind” author. In Howard’s opinion, the texts between Melly and his mother have nothing to do with the court case and only will create a negative image of the artist’s character to the jury.”
“Mothers sitting on that jury are now tainted in their impression of him,” Howard explained.
Case Delayed
As of now, the hearing has paused and will resume on Monday, Jul. 17. The reason for the delay is one of the defense attorney’s health condition.
“There’s nothing anybody can do about it,” Broward Circuit Judge John Murphy explained to the jurors. “You’re sick, you’re sick.”
Written by Nikita Serdiuk | IG: @nikitasrdk | Twitter: @nktserdiuk
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