2 Men Convicted In 2002 Killing Of Jam Master Jay

Two males have been discovered responsible have been discovered responsible of killing Jam Master Jay, of Run-DMC greater than 20 years after the D.J.’s loss of life,

Karl Jordan Jr. was charged with firing the weapon that killed the DJ. He was the godson of the Run-DMC star. Ronald Washington, a longtime good friend of Jam Master Jay, allegedly deliberate the homicide with Jordan as payback after he was allegedly minimize out of a probably profitable cocaine deal. The deal was stated to be price round $200,000.

🚨BREAKING: Verdict reached within the Jam Master Jay case.
Justice for a hip-hop legend.

Our neighborhood mourns and displays on the influence of his legacy. pic.twitter.com/1XiDnUnPu0

— Okayplayer (@okayplayer) February 28, 2024

Carlis Thompson, Jay’s cousin, addressed the decision to reporters exterior of the courtroom.

“It’s definitely a long time coming. Justice delayed is not always justice denied,” he stated. “Jason himself was an amazing talent. Life ended far, far too soon, and I’m just glad that justice was served.”

In Might, Jay Bryant, who was additionally indicted within the homicide will face a separate trial in 2026. He allegedly let Jordan and Washington into the constructing by way of a again exit to permit them to hold out the killing.

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