YNW Melly Trial: Rapper Appears To Cry As Victims' Hospital Footage Is Shown In Court

Today is the first day of YNW Melly’s double-murder trial in Broward County, Florida, and emotions are running high. The troubled star has been imprisoned since 2019.

Attorneys will now try to show his innocence in the heinous murder of two affiliates nearly five years ago. Throughout the wait, Melly has provided semi-regular updates on Instagram. They have mostly focused on the alleged maltreatment he is suffered at the hands of correctional staff.

The “Murder On My Mind” hitmaker appeared in court on Monday (June 12) and appeared to be in high spirits. His long hair was pulled back from his face, and he was dressed in a navy blue suit, looking significantly more mature than when he was first imprisoned on first-degree murder charges. So far today, attendees have heard opening statements that, according to Melly’s former lawyer, Bradford Cohen, demonstrate the prosecution has a “uphill battle.”

Melly was said to be emotional in court today.

WATCH: Video shows #CortlenHenry, aka #YNWBortlen, who is the co-defendant of #YNWMelly, arriving to a hospital on Oct. 26, 2018 after an alleged drive-by shooting. pic.twitter.com/Cbb3QQkt8E
— Law&Crime Network (@LawCrimeNetwork) June 12, 2023

According to AllHipHop, Cohen stated on Instagram that there are many “difficult issues” to prove, such as Melly’s decision to pull the trigger. “Flawed investigation, no DNA, no GSR [gunshot residue], no murder weapon, no evidence that he pulled the trigger.” “It is a difficult case for a prosecutor,” the celebrity lawyer remarked. Among the evidence given today was video of YNW’s alleged accomplice arriving at the hospital with the two victims, claiming they were victims of a drive-by shooting.

Many women related to the deceased departed the courtroom when the video played. At the same time, the suspected murderer appears to wipe his eyelids, presumably overcome with emotion. YNW Melly’s emotions are certainly heightened by the prospect of the death penalty hanging over his head. While it was previously removed as a possibility in his case, fresh developments have made it simpler than ever for the 23-year-old to obtain the death penalty. Check out the link below to learn more, and come back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news.

#YNWMellyTrial: As video footage shows @YNWMelly deceased friends put on stretchers at the hospital, all but one of the women (4) in victims’ families exit the courtroom in tears. Melly even appears to wipe his eye lids. #ynwmelly #lawandcrime
— Bryson “Boom” Paul (@brysonboompaul) June 12, 2023

YNW Melly Trial: Rapper Appears To Cry As Victims’ Hospital Footage Is Shown In Court

Today is the first day of YNW Melly’s double-murder trial in Broward County, Florida, and emotions are running high. The troubled star has been imprisoned since 2019.

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