YNW Melly’s Murder Case: Lawyer Faces Witness Tampering Probe Amid New Delays

YNW Melly’s ongoing double murder case has taken a significant turn as his lead defense attorney, Raven Liberty, is now under investigation for witness tampering. This development adds yet another layer of complexity to the rapper’s lengthy legal battle, which has already spanned over six years.

Liberty has not been formally charged, nor has she issued a statement regarding the allegations. However, the investigation appears connected to a witness tampering charge brought against Melly himself in 2023.

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During a recent court hearing, the presiding judge highlighted the fact that Melly has been incarcerated for 2,159 days without a conviction. The 25-year-old rapper, reacting to the statement with a self-deprecating laugh, remarked, “Damn.”

The case’s original trial concluded without a verdict as the jury failed to reach a consensus. Melly is accused of killing two childhood friends, Chris “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams, in 2018. Prosecutors allege that he staged the incident to appear as a drive-by shooting.

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As Melly awaits retrial, his legal battles extend beyond the courtroom. The rapper recently filed a lawsuit against Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony, citing inhumane jail conditions.

The complaint describes Melly’s detention as “cruel” and “shocking to the conscience,” pointing out that he has been isolated from family and friends for over three years. The lawsuit reads:

“Demons has not been permitted to make a single phone call or have a single visit with his family or any member of the outside world, including not seeing or speaking with his own mother in over three years.”

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With Liberty under investigation and no clear resolution in sight, Melly’s case faces yet another hurdle. The rapper’s choice regarding his legal team could impact the timeline of his retrial, further prolonging his incarceration.

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