Broward County Circuit Judge John Murphy denied a motion by YNW Melly’s defense team for a mistrial in the ongoing double murder case faced by the Florida rapper, Local10 News reports.
Melly and co-defendant Cortlen “YNW Bortlen” Henry are accused of murdering Anthony D’Andre Williams a.k.a. YNW Sakchaser and Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas Jr.
Defense attorneys for the Melly (born Jamell Maurice Demons) argued last week that the prosecution had unduly influenced jury members.
A witness named Felicia Holmes was called by the prosecution to read statements made outside of the court, defying a ruling not to do so.
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