YNW Melly has been locked down in a Broward County, Fl for the last four years waiting trial. Melly is fighting double murder charges of his former friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser.
YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demon was arrested in 2019 for the alleged crime. He is facing the death penalty. The alleged accomplice YNW Bortlen will be tried separately. Melly's attorney says prosecution has an uphill battle. Attorney Bradford Cohen pointed out the lack of evidence is overwhelming. Cohen stated the prosecution still needs to prove that he pulled the trigger, that he was the killer. He also called the investigation faulty; there is no motive, no DNA, no murder weapon, no gunshot residue, no evidence that he pulled the trigger.
Very difficult issues to prove here. They still need to prove that he pulled the trigger, that he was the killer. The faulty investigation, motive, no DNA, no GSR [gunshot residue], no murder weapon, no evidence that he pulled the trigger.