YNW Melly Murder Trial Day 16 - What We Learned

The State rested its case throughout day 15 of the YNW Melly double-homicide trial. Now YNW Melly’s protection begins presenting their case.

Man Testifies for Defense

At round 10:00 a.m., Adrian Davis took the stand. Davis is a childhood buddy of Melly and the 2 males Melly’s charged with killing in October of 2018, YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. For context, on the night time of the deadly taking pictures, YNW Melly, YNW Bortlen, YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy left a recording studio in a Jeep Compass whereas others together with Davis departed in a Mitsubishi. According to Davis, in some unspecified time in the future through the drive house from the studio, Melly obtained into the Mitsubishi and went house, together with occupants of that car. If true, it might imply Melly was not within the Jeep the place Juvy and Sakchaser have been shot and killed.

While on the witness stand, Davis described Melly’s response to the information of the taking pictures. Davis confirmed that Melly and the opposite residents dwelling at Melly’s house have been all crying. He additionally claimed after they heard the information they went to Fredo Bang’s home. Davis added that YNW Bortlen additionally went to Fredo Bang’s house after the murders of Sakchaser and Juvy.

It was additionally famous in courtroom on Tuesday that YNW Melly had bother discovering his telephone on the morning of the murders. He was allegedly in search of his telephone whereas everybody else was making calls. Additionally, the prosecution questioned and even corrected Davis about earlier contradictory statements he made in May of 2022. Davis was later excused from the witness stand at 10:23 a.m.

Only One Witness Took the Stand for the Defense

On day 16, it was anticipated that the protection would have two witnesses, whereas the prosecution would have one rebuttal witness. However, the protection solely had one witness and the state had no rebuttal. Day 16 of the YNW Melly double homicide trial adjourned round 10:35 a.m. Additionally, the protection’s request for a directed verdict of acquittal was denied.

YNW Melly Decides Not to Testify

YNW Melly determined to not testify throughout day 16, reassuring Judge John Murphy III that it was a voluntary determination. Following YNW Melly’s determination to not testify, each side rested.

Closing arguments are slated to happen on day 17 of the trial on Thursday (July 20). YNW Melly, authorized title Jamell Demons, faces the loss of life penalty if convicted of the murders.