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Convictions Reached in Murder Case of Run-DMC Star Jam Master Jay

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New York City – Two men were found guilty of murder on Tuesday in the fatal shooting of Jam Master Jay, a member of the influential hip-hop group Run-DMC. The verdict was delivered by an anonymous jury in a Brooklyn federal court. Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington faced trial for their involvement in the 2002 killing of the rap legend. Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, was known for his work as a DJ in Run-DMC, which played a pivotal role in bringing hip-hop into the mainstream music scene in the 1980s. The group … Read more

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

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