YNW Melly Case Report: Rapper Due In Court Again In August After Status Hearing

Bryson "Boom" Paul also reported that the Florida MC will keep his original legal team in his second attempt at an innocent verdict following a mistrial.

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After a mistrial and the prosecution pushing for a second attempt, YNW Melly's future in court is taking shape. Moreover, the judge and the case's cohorts recently held a status meeting to determine what the next steps in the second trial would be. Thanks to reporting from journalist Bryson "Boom" Paul, we have a good idea of what were the most important takeaways so far in these deliberations. One of these hints at the timeline of his next court dates which, according to data from the Florida State Courts System, will be on August 1 to 3 of this year. As such, it seems like this will be a relatively swift and re-immersive dive into this double murder trial's second iteration.

In addition, Paul reported that prosecutor Kristine Bradley suggested that YNW Melly and YNW Bortlen be tried together. Both stand accused of being involved in the shooting that took the lives of YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser. If this happens, it could spell out different parameters and focuses during this case. Furthermore, it could also expand the trial's reach and cause more pieces of evidence or other claims to come forward.

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Updates From YNW Melly's Status Hearing

In addition, we also got an update when it comes to the 24-year-old's companions in the courtroom. According to Paul, it seems like YNW Melly will keep his original legal team, and that they will fully support him as his defense in this second trial. This team includes David A. Howard, Raven Ramona Liberty, and Stuart Adelstein. In addition, Kristine Bradley and Camille Smith will lead the prosecution for this second trial, which Judge John Murphy III will preside over once more. Not only that, but Paul also shared a summary report from HipHopDX concerning the Florida MC's apparent attempts to dodge law enforcement.

Bryson "Boom" Paul's Latest Updates

Meanwhile, everyone from gossip sites to Melly's own mother is speaking out about the mistrial. While everyone has their theories and predictions, it's still unclear what elements will make this trial different from the last. With that in mind, fans have to put their faith aside and look at the facts one more time- and we'll see if proceedings don't get muddled up this time. On that note, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on YNW Melly.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.