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Jamell Maurice Demons, professionally known as YNW Melly, has hired Jason Roger Williams as his lawyer in his recent trial. Rogers previously represented rapper Boosie Badazz and helped him get acquitted of his murder charges in 2012.
Jamell was arrested on February 13, 2019, for his involvement in the murder of his friends, 21-year-old Anthony Williams and 19-year-old Christopher Thomas Jr. The murder took place in October 2018, and the two victims were found dead inside a car in Mirama, Florida. Both of them were reported to have suffered fatal wounds from gunshots.
The 24-year-old rapper pleaded guilty on January 9, 2023, to one count of accessory after the fact and two counts of first-degree murder. The prosecution alleged that Jamell attempted to stage the murder scene to make it look like a drive-by shooting. The trial, which began on June 5, 2023, was previously delayed multiple times.
On June 2, John Murphy, the Broward Circuit Judge, sided with the state prosecutors’ motion that permits juries to recommend sentencing one to death with an 8-4 vote. Judge Murphy lowered the final verdict threshold for a death sentence if Jamell is ultimately found guilty.
YNW Melly's current legal team consists of three attorneys
The young rapper was able to hire an experienced and well-versed attorney like Jason Rogers Williams on his legal team. Alongside Rogers, the team also has Nicole Burdett and Bradford Cohen. Rogers co-owns the law firm, Jason Rogers Williams and Associates.
Rogers had shouldered various challenging cases throughout his career of over 20 years. He has handled cases involving drug trafficking, murder, and white-collar crime. Rogers’ extensive expertise in the field of criminal law makes him a valuable and significant asset to Jamell’s legal team, which has been defending him in court.
Bradford Cohen is also another prominent member of YNW Melly’s legal team and has successfully represented Lil Wayne, XXXTentaction, and other high-profile clients. Bradford’s notable criminal defense experience has earned him a good reputation for effectively managing complex cases. He is a partner at the Cohen & Cohen law firm.
The third attorney, Nicole Burdett, is an associate at Jason Rogers’ law firm. She mainly represents clients in juvenile court. Burdett is expected to bring a unique perspective to Jamell’s case with her experience in navigating through the intricacies of juvenile law and add a valuable aspect to the defense strategy.
The rapper's trial was reportedly rescheduled again
Due to the potential death penalty for the rapper, some people speculated that YNW Melly was already dead. However, the rapper is still alive and appearing in his court trials. Initially, his mother, Jamie King, announced on Instagram on April 11 that Jamell’s trial would begin on June 5.
However, according to the latest updates from Blackroommedia.com, YNW Melly’s court trial will start on June 20.
YNW Melly began his music career by releasing his tracks on SoundCloud. He became quite popular for his freestyle rapping and went viral in 2018 after releasing hit singles like Virtual (Blue Balenciagas) and 772 Love. His most popular song to this day is Murder on My Mind.
