Jam Grasp Jay Trial Begins As Prosecutors Say Greed Fueled Killers

A New York jury heard opening statements within the Jam Grasp Jay homicide trial on Monday (January 29). Assistant U.S. Lawyer Miranda Gonzalez accused Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington of killing the Run-DMC for slicing the 2 males out of a drug deal.

Jordan and Washington are two of the three individuals charged within the homicide of Jam Grasp Jay, whose actual title was Jason Mizell. The third defendant, Jay Bryant, might be tried individually.

“October 30, 2002 was the final day of Jason Mizell’s life,” Gonzalez stated, per the New York Day by day Information. “It was an ambush, an execution, and also you’ll be taught that it was motivated by greed and by revenge.”

Prosecutors claimed Jam Grasp Jay acquired 10 kilos of cocaine and deliberate to distribute it with the assistance of his alleged killers. The late DJ and Washington drove to Baltimore to see a seller, who refused to work with Washington. Because of this, Jordan and Washington have been overlooked of a deal price $200,000.

Jordan and Washington allegedly bought their revenge by killing Jam Grasp Jay with the assistance of Bryant. Prosecutors stated Jordan shot the DJ within the head and wounded Uriel “Tony” Rincon. Jam Grasp Jay’s supervisor Lydia Excessive and Rincon are anticipated to testify within the trial.

Washington’s lawyer Ezra Spilke advised jurors the prosecution had “no clue” who really killed Jam Grasp Jay. The legal professional characterised the case as taped collectively by glue and raised doubts in regards to the validity of the witness testimony.

“We’re not saying they’re all a bunch of liars,” he stated. “We’re not saying that. However frequent sense tells you that reminiscences can fade.”

Jordan and Washington pleaded not responsible to homicide fees. They face not less than 20 years in jail if convicted. Prosecutors is not going to search the demise penalty.