Thank you to
@meghanncuniff
for reaching out and trusting me to create her logos as she ascends to a new level of notoriety in the media landscape. 🫡
Congrats on the breakout 2023 and may the success continue in 2024.
#meghanntheereporter
#YNWMellyTrial
: Well, everyone, the
@YNWMelly
trial has ended for now, with a sequel on the way in 90 days that I will be covering.
Many of you may not know that this was my 1st-time ever covering a trial in my journalism career that came unexpectedly -- what a way to start,
#YNWMellyTrial
:
@YNWMelly
’s mother Jamie King (
@ynw_jamie
) shares a message on her
@Snapchat
following today’s declaration of a mistrial in son’s trial that includes the rumored hung jury numbers and belief of son coming home son.
She writes: “9 Not Guilty 3 Guilty it was a
#YNWMellyTrial
: [BREAKING NEWS] Judge Murphy III has declared a mistrial in the
@YNWMelly
Double Murder trial as the jury couldn’t come to a unanimous decision.
Judge Murphy III thanks the jury for their service and excuse at 2:07 PM ET.
#ynwmelly
#melly
After months of planning and secrets to get her to the
@EmpireStateBldg
, her favorite place in the world, I replaced her G with an F and eventually a W.
On the 102nd floor, SHE SAID YES!!! 💍❤️
#YNWMellyTrial
: [Correction] Was misinformed on the denial for mistrial. Still awaiting the ruling by Judge Murphy lll when court returns at 1:30 PM ET.
#ynwmelly
#melly
I would like to thank my X followers for their compliments about my reporting today's hearing. Sorry I hit the edit button so much.
I am deeply grateful for the worldwide engagement in my daily coverage.
More on the way.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#ynwmellytrial
#ynwmellytrial2
#YNWMellyTrial
: Now officially declared a mistrial, what are your thoughts on the jury’s deliberation and inability to come to a unanimous decision on whether guilty or not guilty in the
@YNWMelly
Double Murder trial?
Let's dive right into it.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
: The Motion of Dimiss For Government & Prosecutorial Misconduct In Violation of The Defendant’s Due Process Rights filed on Tuesday (Sept 26) by
@YNWMelly
’s defense was a HUGE BOMBSHELL as it is not a routine motion filing AT ALL.
So attorney and correspondent
#YNWMellyTrial
: As a Black man covering the
@YNWMelly
trial, I can honestly share that the trial had a psychological effect on me as a Black man witnessing & reporting another Black man fight for his life firsthand in a courtroom, whether guilty or not guilty.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
: On Monday, October 2,
@YNWMelly
’s father, Donte Taylor, shared a proclaimed hand-written letter he received from YNW Melly on social media that reveals that Melly knew he wouldn’t be granted bond, he will get a 2nd mistrial, and he will be home after this
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Judge Murphy lll has official DENIED
@YNWMelly
bail leading into his re-trial, which begins jury selection on October 9. In a official order, Judge Murphy lll issued the following:
"After careful consideration, this Court finds that the State has met it burden
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Here is a clip of
@YNWMelly
arriving at Friday’s hearing with Judge Murphy lll presiding and the State’s ASA Alixandra Buckelew and Melly’s Raven Liberty making arguments on Motion of Stay.
YNW Melly is currently detained at Paul Rein Detention Facility in
#YNWMellyTrial
: Day 18 of the
@YNWMelly
Double Murder trial begins at 9 AM ET.
Verdict Watch: The jury is sequestered and deliberating to determine if Jamell Demons, YNW Melly, is found Guilty or Not Guilty of 2 counts of 1st Degree Murder with a firearm.
We await the jury’s
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Just got word that Judge Murphy III has approved
@YNWMelly
’s request to Set Aside Stay & Allow Discovery To Proceed.
Everything not related to Motions 1-13 is allowed to be heard, and the road to the retrial will proceed. A hearing will be held Friday, May 3,
#YNWMellyTrial2
:
@YNWMelly
attorney Raven Liberty on the removal of prosecutor Kristine Bradley from re-trial:
“While we believe that a mistrial and full dismissal is the appropriate course of action, we’re gratified the court did not permit Ms. Bradley to continue as lead
#YNWMellyTrial
: DID YOU KNOW: There were 121 sidebars and 353 objections during the
@YNWMelly
Double Murder trial, which accumulated to approximately 79 hours and 18 minutes of trial time use, 9.89 Days of the 19-day trial, according to
@MarieMoss
’s stats?
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
:
@YNWMelly
’s attorney, Stuart Adelstein, filed a Motion to Set Bond with Judge Muprhy lll on Tuesday afternoon, August 15, according to . Melly, his counsel, and the prosecution appears in front of Judge Murphy Ill again for a status hearing
#YNWBortlenTrial
: The State filed a 36-page arrest paperwork and warrant image on the added witness tampering charge for
@YNWBortlen
that lead to found probable cause with Broward Clerks over the weekend.
Among the pages are screenshot images of an Instagram conversation
#YNWMellyTrial
: Got to commend
@YNWMelly
’s appeared calm energy he has displayed throughout the trial. He told his mother last week, “I’m good…”
I can honestly say I would not be as calm and collected as Melly with my life on the line.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Raven Liberty,
@YNWMelly
’s attorney, on the state filing a Notice of Appeal:
“Latest appeal is more whining by the prosecution over their own mishandling of the case that dates back to the first trial where they failed to secure a conviction despite the
#YNWMellyTrial2
: First
@YnwBortlen
, now
@YNWMelly
has been charged with Witness Tampering on Wednesday - according to
@SunSentinel
’s
@rolmeda
.
Witness tampering is the involved efforts to prevent a witness from testifying truthfully, if at all.
Many believe the new witness
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Today, October 26, 2023, marks 5 years since the m*rders of
@YNWMelly
best friends Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams and Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas Jr., whom were shot and killed on the date in 2018 somewhere between 3:20 and 4:35 AM ET after leaving a studio
#YNWMellyTrial
: Judge Murphy lll denied the prosecution’s motion for jury to view the Jeep YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser were murdered in on October 26, 2018 in person at the Broward County Courthouse today, July 7 during deposition.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Here is the video of
@YNWMelly
being arraigned on Wednesday (October 4) in Bond Court on the witness tampering to provoke testimony charge. Melly’s Attorney, Daniel Aaronson, is heard telling Judge that Melly’s voice was only heard in the background and nothing
#YNWMellyTrial2
: When asked about
@YNWMelly
's well-being, his attorney, Raven Liberty, provided me with the following update:
"Jamell is as positive as one can be in his situation. He has no human contact outside of his lawyers, he has a guard on him at all times who have all
#YNWMellyTrial
: Just had a great interview with therapist Shelley Koski-Shaffer (
@shelleykoski
) of
@ServicesShaffer
, who has 30 years of experience as a Minnesota Department of Corrections professional.
She supplied counseling, mental health services, and a trauma-informed
#YNWBortlenTrial
: On Friday afternoon, through his girlfriend,
@Neak_Baby
,
@YNWMelly
co-defendant
@YNWBortlen
shared with me an update on how he is doing in Broward County Jail since re-arrest.
He relayed the following:
“Doing great. Feels good as long as God is great, my
#YNWMellyTrial2
: [BREAKING]
@YNWMelly
hires new lead attorney Jamie Benjamin to replace former lead David A. Howard in upcoming retrial — according to a source in Melly camp.
Benjamin joins the returning Melly team of Stuart Adelstein and Raven Liberty. Benjamin, a legacy
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Should Judge Murphy lll grant bond requested by
@YNWMelly
’s defense on Sept 15, Melly fights the case out on bond until a jury verdict or violates the terms of bond. If hung jury in retrial, he remains out on bond til determined.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#ynwmellytrial
#YNWMellyTrial
: On Saturday (September 2), the
@SunSentinel
published an interview with undisclosed Juror
#7
, the juror who allegedly was the only one to believe Melly innocent and also convinced two others among the jury that
@YNWMelly
was not guilty, resulting in a supposed 9-3
#YNWBortlenTrial
:
@YNWBortlen
was arrested with witness tampering charges following a home raid by law enforcement on Monday evening (October 2) in Miami, Florida. Bortlen, real name Cortlen Henry, was booked into Miami-Dade County on Out-of-County Warrant at 10:22 PM.
Bortlen
#YNWMellyTrial
:
@YNWMelly
’s little brother BSlime changes
@Instagram
profile picture to masked undercover detective Danny Polos displaying Blood gang sign while testifying at previous trial ahead of Day 8 of YNW Melly Double Murder trial.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial
: Thank you everyone for your confidence in me and support. Love speaking and engaging with all of you about this case. Keep watching.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial
:
@YnwBortlen
trial will begin October 2nd, 2023 at Broward County Courthouse.
Bortlen and his attorney appeared today in same courtroom as current
@YNWMelly
trial with state prosecutor Kristin Bradley in front of Judge Murphy lll to determine date and Bortlen’s
#YNWMellyTrial2
:
@YNWMelly
has been transfer from Broward County Jail to Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach, Florida as he awaits for retrial to resume, according to
@browardsheriff
records.
Paul Rein is a medium security prison for adults. Melly has been detained at
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Judge Murphy III’s deferred, meaning he will decide on whether if
@YNWMelly
is granted or denied requested bail at a later date. Could be later on today, could be next week, or next month.
He will issue a written decision later.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#ynwmellytrial
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Today, February 13, 2024, marks 5 years since
@YNWMelly
surrendered himself to Broward Sheriff's Office following a warrant issued for his arrest for alleged involvement in the shooting deaths of his best friend Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas Jr. and Anthony
#YNWMellyTrial
: Day 17 of the
@YNWMelly
Double Murder trial at 5:00 PM ET as the Broward County Courthouse closes.
The jury is currently sequestered and deliberating.
YNW Melly: Verdict Watch will resume Friday, July 21, at 9 AM ET
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial
: Here’s the complete list of rap stars mentioned during Det. Danny Polo’s testimony:
Young Thug, Lil Boosie, Travis Scott, Kodak Black, Lil Dirk, Kevin Gates, Fredo Bang, Trippie Redd, NBA Youngboy, Quando Rondo, French Montana, Juelz Santana
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
: On Wednesday afternoon (August 23) at 4:17 PM ET,
@YNWMelly
’s attorney Stuart Adelstein filed a Motion to Compel Brady Material with Judge Murphy III and Broward County Court based on the recent discovery of Lead Detective Mark Moretti is under investigation for
#YNWMellyTrial
: Prosecutor Kristine Bradley to Judge Murphy III when asked how they want to handle this after declaring mistrial: “Let’s set a scheduling date and start with the 90 days.”
The prosecution will be taking the exhibits as well.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial
:
@YnwBortlen
,
@YNWMelly
’s best friend and co-defendant, asks fans to say a prayer for Melly on his Instagram story during Day 18’s jury deliberations.
“Say a prayer for Melly 🙏🏾 🤝🫱🏾🫲🏾,” he wrote.
Bortlen’s trial set October 2, 2023.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
: NEW TRIAL DATE: JUDGE MURPHY lll MOVES RETRIAL DATE FROM JANUARY 8 TO FEBRUARY 5.
Last Friday, November 10, Judge Murphy lll denied the state’s request for continuance during a motion’s hearing.
On Monday, November 13,
@YNWMelly
’s scheduled hearing included
#YNWMellyTrial2
: ASA Michelle Boutros’ deposition on Friday, September 29, has been filed into the Broward County Clerks today by
@YNWMelly
’s defense with
@YnwBortlen
’s attorney, Fred Haddad, Esq present.
ASA Alixandera Bucklew, Esq and ASA Samantha Rosen, Esq appeared during
#YNWMellyTrial2
:
@YNWMelly
’s Stuart Adelstein to Judge Murphy lll: “We are not standing here to misrepresent the law as an officer of the law. What we are saying to you, your Honor, you are allowing the state to cause this problem and now benefit.They were on notice a long time
#YNWMellyTrial2
: To clear up confusion,
@YNWMelly
and
@YnwBortlen
have four cases to fight right now. Two criminal in Capital Mur Case and a separate Witness Tampering case, and two civils in wrongful death.
In the Captial, if convicted by a jury in 2 phases, the State is
#YNWMellyTrial2
: According to Broward Clerks,
@YNWMelly
is scheduled to appear in Broward County Court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for a hearing on all pending motions, with Judge Murphy lll presiding, on Friday, April 26, at 11 AM EST.
YNW Melly is set to release a new album,
Today on
@thisis50
. I speak with the “Moonwalking in Calabasas” recording artist/businessman
@pontiacmadeddg
. We talk about the new music, his growth, the anticipated album with
@ogxparker
and so much more. Check out the entire interview at 3PM EST on Thisis50 IGTV.
#ddg
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Reached out to former
@YNWMelly
lead attorney David A. Howard and his firm for comment about his exit. Awaiting response.
Melly told Judge Murphy lll he was satisfied with his counsel’s performance at the end of the 1st trial.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#ynwmellytrial
#YNWMellyTrial
: After the declaration of mistrial in
@YNWMelly
trial by Judge Murphy Ill, YNW Juvy’s mother, Leondra Phillips, writes an emotional post on her Facebook account: “Lord, I don’t know if I can take this 🥹🥹🥹 my son dead for no reason 🙏🏾🙏🏾 🤞.”
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial
: Judge Murphy III explains to
@YNWMelly
about testifying.
Melly: “I will not be testifying.”
Judge Murphy III: “Is this your volunteer decision?”
Melly: “Yes sir.”
Melly is satisfied with his Defense’s performance, confirmed to Defense.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial
: Could you imagine what Jamie King,
@YNWMelly
’s mother, is going through both mentally and emotionally as her son fights for his life in the courtroom?
Any mothers care to share ideal thoughts on what Melly’s mother could possibly be going through during this
#YNWMellyTrial2
: NEW
@YNWMelly
MUSIC ON THE WAY.
@XXL
’s Mackenzie Cummings-Grady revealed in a new interview on Friday (October 13) that Melly will release his first new music in a year in a guest appearance on the upcoming Consequence (
@ItsTheCons
) track called “Overdose.”
#YNWMellyTrial2
: A Facebook post from the late YNW Sakchaser four days before his unexpected death resurfaces on Monday (October 23) with the
@YNWMelly
best friend responding to a social media user who writes “yo own ni***ahs will fold on you!!” with the following answer:
“Not
#YNWMellyTrial
:
@YNWMelly
status hearing ends at 9:30 AM ET.
The prosecution will be retrying the case.
David A. Howard speaks with Melly before exiting the courtroom.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
:
@YNWMelly
’s brother and popular recording artist
@ynwbslime4l
released a new song on Wednesday (October 11), titled “Missed Court Yesterday,” with a childhood photo of an infant BSlime with older siblings, sister YNW Jewel, and brother YNW Melly, real name Jamell
#YNWMellyTrial
: After watching him work in the first five days of the
@YNWMelly
Double Murder trial. Would you be worried to go up against Melly’s attorney David A. Howard in a courtroom if you were the trial prosecutor?
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
:
@YNWMelly
, on behalf of his team, released new music and music video on Friday (February 2) as he awaits retrial in the anticipated independent song “772 Love Pt. 3 (Your Love)” with
@ynwbslime4l
.
Part 3, Melly’s 1st new song in two years, is released on YNW4L,
#YNWMellyTrial2
:
@YNWMelly
, his defense, and the prosecution, are scheduled to appear in Broward County Courthouse with Judge Murphy lll presiding this Friday, October 6.
YNW Melly’s re-trial is scheduled to begin October 9 with jury selection.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#ynwmellytrial
#YNWMellyTrial
: Remember the 1st verdict to determine if
@YNWMelly
is found “Guilty” or “Not Guilty” of 2 counts of 1st Degree Murder with a firearm must be a unanimous decision by the jury.
If “Guilty,” the court goes into the death penalty phrases.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#YNWMellyTrial2
:
@YNWMelly
& counsel will not appear in court today. His bond hearing is set for September 15 with Judge Murphy lll presiding. Today’s hearing about the removal of Felicia Holmes’s ankle monitor at 11 AM ET with Judge Murphy lll.
#ynwmelly
#melly
#ynwmellytrial
#YNWMellyTrial2
: Kristine Bradley was busy filing paperwork with the Broward Clerks in her brief absence from court on Friday (October 6). Bradley filed a 16-page State Amended Discovery Exhibit that includes over 80 people named with information or involvement to the
@YNWMelly
,
#YNWMellyTrial
: With both
@YNWMelly
’s defense and prosecution done with their examinations and set to present their closing arguments on Thursday, July 20, what do you think of both sides’ performance in the Double Murder trial?
#ynwmelly
#melly
#law
#trial