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Jury Selection Begins in Trial Against Alleged Killers of Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay, Shedding Light on Unsolved Murder

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Brooklyn, NY – Jury selection is set to begin Monday afternoon in the trial of two men accused of killing Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay more than two decades ago. The trial is taking place in Brooklyn Federal Court, marking a significant step in the long-standing mystery surrounding the murder of the iconic musician. Jason Mizell, popularly known as Jam Master Jay, would have turned 59 just a day before the start of the trial. The trial comes after Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were indicted in August 2022 for their alleged involvement in … Read more

Narcotics Deal Gone Wrong: Jury Selection Begins in Jam Master Jay Murder Trial

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Jury selection begins in Brooklyn, New York today for the trial of two men who are accused of the 2002 murder of Jason Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC. Ronald Washington, 59, and Karl Jordan, 40, are facing charges related to the fatal shooting that took place in a recording studio in Queens. On the night of October 30, 2002, Mizell was at his recording studio, 24/7 Studio, located in Queens, New York. Prosecutors allege that Washington and Jordan entered the studio armed with firearms. Washington allegedly pointed … Read more

Two Alleged Killers of Run-DMC Founder Jam Master Jay Set to Stand Trial for Murder After Over Two Decades

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Queens, New York – Two decades after the tragic shooting of Jam Master Jay, co-founder of the iconic hip hop group Run-DMC, the alleged killers will finally face trial for murder. Jury selection for the trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald “Tinard” Washington begins today at the Brooklyn Federal Court, coinciding with what would have been the late DJ’s 59th birthday. Opening arguments are scheduled for January 29th. The unsolved murder of Jason Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay, has long puzzled both his family and the hip hop community in New York. … Read more