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YNW Melly’s Court Date Delayed as Lawyer Faces Investigation Scrutiny

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A recent court hearing involving rapper YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, has been postponed due to an ongoing investigation into his legal representation. The inquiry sheds light on serious ethical questions surrounding his defense team’s conduct in a high-profile case that has captured national attention. Demons, facing charges of double murder in connection with the 2018 deaths of two of his friends, was initially set for a hearing that could have significant ramifications on the progression of his legal battle. However, recent developments involving his attorney have led … Read more

YNW Melly’s Double Murder Retrial Date Set for 2025 Following Legal Delays and Evidence Disputes

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Rapper YNW Melly returned to a Broward County courtroom on Monday to receive a new trial date for his double murder charge, officials confirmed. The artist, legally named Jamell Demons, is implicated in the 2018 killings of childhood friends Chris “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams, in what prosecutors allege was staged to resemble a drive-by shooting. During the session, presided over by Judge Martin Fein, September 10, 2025 was set as the retrial date, following the previous trial’s declaration as a mistrial last summer. Separate from the murder … Read more