Jury Selection In YNW Melly’s Double Murder Re-Trial Begins In March, Details

FLORIDA – Rapper YNW Melly appeared in court Friday for a defense motions hearing.

The Florida rapper is accused of killing two of his best friends, Christopher “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Willams as they were inside of a Jeep Compass on Oct. 26, 2018.

His co-defendant Cortland “Bortlen” Henry, is currently awaiting trial.

He is accused of driving the Jeep while the killings occurred.

The trial ended in a hung jury last year.

It was announced Friday that jury selection is expected to begin in March of 2024, according to WPLG.

Melly is waiting for a re-trial for the double murders.