Jury choice has formally begun in YNW Melly’s ongoing double-murder case, with a trial date set for June 5, 2023, his mom says.
The rapper’s mom, Jamie King, revealed the information in an Instagram publish on Monday evening.
YNW Melly’s Mother Says Jury Choice Has Formally Begun, Trial Set For June 5, 2023
“Official replace on @ynwmelly we began jury choice right this moment and can proceed over the subsequent 2 weeks. Trial will begin June 5, 2023 no extra delays,” the publish reads. “#mellyfree2023.”
She stated that “Melly’s coming dwelling” and that she “went to court docket anticipate extra delays, however we began jury choice.”
“Melly coming dwelling. At present I went to court docket anticipating extra delays however we began jury choice,” King added. “I can’t clarify how I really feel my anxiousness is all over the place however God obtained us. #mellyfree2023 @_ynwbslime obtained see his brother on his birthday first time in 4yrs.” One fan wrote in response to the publish, “We miss u Melly.” One other remarked, “I’ve been ready since eighth grade.”
Melly later confirmed the information in a publish on his Instagram account and requested his followers to assist him in court docket, including, “God is on my aspect.”
“I Received court docket At present for all my supporters that wish to come present assist this been an extended journey,” he wrote. “God is on my aspect.”
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Melly’s mom has continued sharing updates on the rapper since he was incarcerated in 2019.
She additionally posted an image of a handwritten letter from Melly earlier this yr.
“Hey ma, rattling y’all made my evening my entire month,” Melly wrote with hearts. “So glad I seen y’all. I hope y’all seen me. I do know y’all did proper while you went screamin ‘I SEE HIM’ they made you allow. [annoyed face] I’m so glad I seen you ma! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Inform Grandma & Silas I really like them and recognize them a lot. It was good to see them as effectively.”
Melly Says He’s Been Threatened And Abused By Jail Workers As He Awaits Trial
The 23-year-old was arrested in Miramar, Florida, in connection to the Oct. 2018 double-murder of his associates and associates, YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser.
He’s remained in jail whereas awaiting trial for the killings.
Melly has been open concerning the harsh situations he’s confronted behind bars. Final yr, he launched a press release claiming he was being threatened and abused by jail workers, The Shade Room reported.
He stated he’s the one inmate with “no cellphone privilege, no tv, and no entry to a newspaper.”
This can be a growing story. Make sure you examine in with The Shade Room for extra updates as they arrive.
