Update 09/25/2020 11:27am:
YNW Melly has been the subject of much speculation after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting two of his friends. Since then, fans and supporters have been wondering when and if the rapper would be released. The rapper, (real name Jamell Demons) took to social media to update fans on his status, noting he would “be home soon.” However, news related to the rapper’s court date has surfaced, and it was noted he won’t be seeing a judge until 2021.
According to XXL, YNW Melly’s next court appearance is set for January 28, 2021, and will take place at the Broward County Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The court document noted YNW Melly is required to attend, and also said “The failure of the defendant to appear on the date and time noted herein shall result in the estreature of any bond." As of now, the rapper has not been granted bond. It was also noted the rapper will be in a deposition next month via a Zoom call. Until then, YNW Melly will remain at the Broward County Jail until his date.
source: TC Palm
Original 05/25/2020 1:43pm:
Previously, YNW Melly took to Instagram and spoke about his friend and co-defendant YNW Bortlen, who recently was granted bond by a judge. The judge set the bond for $75,000 and also issued a level 1 house arrest for YNW Bortlen. The co-defendant’s trial is set for July 2.
Since then, alleged court documents surfaced, noting that the State of Florida doesn’t have enough evidence against YNW Melly in his murder case.
The document noted that YNW Melly refused to testify against his co-defendant YNW Bortlen, saying “The court has already found the release of the defendant should occur. Indeed, the state has opposed in every way the release of the Defendant in its determined effort to coerce the Defendant to testify against his Co-Defendant, which he refused to do.” Take a look above.
