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Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Jam Master Jay Murder Charge

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In an exclusive report from VladTV, it has been confirmed that a federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder charges against the two men accused of killing Jam Master Jay in 2002. It has also been decided by the judge that the two men will not be tried separately in the two decade-long case.

U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall rejected the motions by Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Tinard Washington’s defense attorneys, in which they argued that that federal prosecutors deliberately waited 12 years to charge the men, adding that trying the two men in one trial would prejudice the jury by default.

Both Washington and Jordan are accused of entering JMJ’s recording studio in Jamaica, Queens on October 30, 2002 and shot the legendary DJ for Run-D.M.C. execution-style in front of a host of witnesses. According to Judge Hall’s 17-page ruling, the murder was allegedly over a multi-kilo drug deal gone bad.

Hall did agree to sever eight drug trafficking counts against Jordan, which alleged he conspired to sell cocaine from 2016 to 2020. Prosecutors have claimed those charges are a result of an undercover operation but that they relate to the motive behind Jam Master Jay’s killing and involve many of the same witnesses as the murder charge. 

Washington and Jordan both claim their innocence will be proven at trial, with both attorneys arguing the men’s alibis and in Washington’s case, his defense has been kept private from the public and the judge’s ruling describes Washington’s initial defense has been redacted.

Washington’s attorney also cited a sentencing transcript in a 2006 armed robbery case against Washington, where prosecutors said they could show Washington murdered both Jam Master Jay and Live Squad rapper Stretch, who was gunned down in Queens in 1995 on the one year anniversary of the Tupac robbery and shooting in Quad Studios. The defense claims that prosecutors deliberately waited to charge Washington with the JMJ murder in order to place the defense at a disadvantage.

“It seems contrary to reason that the Government would delay an indictment on a murder charge against Jordan and Washington—risking loss of witnesses and other evidence—on the hope that it might 12 years later bring additional charges against Jordan,” wrote Judge Hall.

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Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Jam Master Jay Murder Charge

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In an exclusive report from VladTV, it has been confirmed that a federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder charges against the two men accused of killing Jam Master Jay in 2002. It has also been decided by the judge that the two men will not be tried separately in the two decade-long case.

U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall rejected the motions by Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Tinard Washington’s defense attorneys, in which they argued that that federal prosecutors deliberately waited 12 years to charge the men, adding that trying the two men in one trial would prejudice the jury by default.

Both Washington and Jordan are accused of entering JMJ’s recording studio in Jamaica, Queens on October 30, 2002 and shot the legendary DJ for Run-D.M.C. execution-style in front of a host of witnesses. According to Judge Hall’s 17-page ruling, the murder was allegedly over a multi-kilo drug deal gone bad.

Hall did agree to sever eight drug trafficking counts against Jordan, which alleged he conspired to sell cocaine from 2016 to 2020. Prosecutors have claimed those charges are a result of an undercover operation but that they relate to the motive behind Jam Master Jay’s killing and involve many of the same witnesses as the murder charge. 

Washington and Jordan both claim their innocence will be proven at trial, with both attorneys arguing the men’s alibis and in Washington’s case, his defense has been kept private from the public and the judge’s ruling describes Washington’s initial defense has been redacted.

Washington’s attorney also cited a sentencing transcript in a 2006 armed robbery case against Washington, where prosecutors said they could show Washington murdered both Jam Master Jay and Live Squad rapper Stretch, who was gunned down in Queens in 1995 on the one year anniversary of the Tupac robbery and shooting in Quad Studios. The defense claims that prosecutors deliberately waited to charge Washington with the JMJ murder in order to place the defense at a disadvantage.

“It seems contrary to reason that the Government would delay an indictment on a murder charge against Jordan and Washington—risking loss of witnesses and other evidence—on the hope that it might 12 years later bring additional charges against Jordan,” wrote Judge Hall.

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Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Jam Master Jay Murder Charge

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In an exclusive report from VladTV, it has been confirmed that a federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder charges against the two men accused of killing Jam Master Jay in 2002. It has also been decided by the judge that the two men will not be tried separately in the two decade-long case.

U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall rejected the motions by Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Tinard Washington’s defense attorneys, in which they argued that that federal prosecutors deliberately waited 12 years to charge the men, adding that trying the two men in one trial would prejudice the jury by default.

Both Washington and Jordan are accused of entering JMJ’s recording studio in Jamaica, Queens on October 30, 2002 and shot the legendary DJ for Run-D.M.C. execution-style in front of a host of witnesses. According to Judge Hall’s 17-page ruling, the murder was allegedly over a multi-kilo drug deal gone bad.

Hall did agree to sever eight drug trafficking counts against Jordan, which alleged he conspired to sell cocaine from 2016 to 2020. Prosecutors have claimed those charges are a result of an undercover operation but that they relate to the motive behind Jam Master Jay’s killing and involve many of the same witnesses as the murder charge. 

Washington and Jordan both claim their innocence will be proven at trial, with both attorneys arguing the men’s alibis and in Washington’s case, his defense has been kept private from the public and the judge’s ruling describes Washington’s initial defense has been redacted.

Washington’s attorney also cited a sentencing transcript in a 2006 armed robbery case against Washington, where prosecutors said they could show Washington murdered both Jam Master Jay and Live Squad rapper Stretch, who was gunned down in Queens in 1995 on the one year anniversary of the Tupac robbery and shooting in Quad Studios. The defense claims that prosecutors deliberately waited to charge Washington with the JMJ murder in order to place the defense at a disadvantage.

“It seems contrary to reason that the Government would delay an indictment on a murder charge against Jordan and Washington—risking loss of witnesses and other evidence—on the hope that it might 12 years later bring additional charges against Jordan,” wrote Judge Hall.

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Jam Master Jay Murder Suspect Also Named In 1995 Killing Of Tupac Associate

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The most commonly mentioned suspect in the the 2002 murder of Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell is now also said to be a suspect in the killing of Tupac’s longtime friend/collaborator Randy “Stretch” Walker in Queens in 1995.

Prosecutors claim that they have at least three witnesses that Ronald “Tinard” Washington was the man who shot and killed Stretch during an attempt to shoot Stretch’s brother Christopher “Majesty” Walker in 1995. The prosecution also alleges that they ID’d a person that was in the car with Washington when the shooting occurred, but that witness would have to plead the Fifth amendment in order to testify.

Fingers have pointed at Washington in the Stretch murder since the early 2000s, but he was never charged. Federal prosecutors brought up the Stretch homicide during Washington’s 2007 robbery case, but the judge refused to hear the accusation.

Ronald Washington and Karl “Little D” Jordan remain in federal custody for the murder of Jam Master Jay allegedly because of a disagreement over a 10-kilo cocaine deal. Prosecutors claim that Jay was connected to a high ranking Black Mafia Family associate and threatened to cut Washington out of the deal three months before he was murdered. Prosecutors claim that both men stormed Mizell’s Queens studio, with Washington ordering everyone to the floor to provide cover for Jordan, who ultimately shot and killed the world famous DJ. The defense claims that the prosecution’s 18-year delay, unreliable witnesses and Jordan’s alibi counters the prosecution’s allegations.

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The defense has moved to try the two men’s cases separately, with Stretch’s killing allegedly being loosely tied to the 1994 robbery and shooting of Tupac in Quad Studios, which occurred exactly one year prior to Walker’s death.

Prosecutors allege that Walker had a long running feud with the Young Guns, a crew associated with Stretch’s brother Majesty. Washington was named as a member of the Hollis Juniors Crew, a rival of the Young Guns who allegedly killed Washington’s brother.

In a court filing, prosecutors wrote about Washington’s involvement in Stretch’s murder, “At the time, (Washington) believed that he was firing at Young Guns member (Majesty), (Stretch’s) brother.” Majesty and Stretch were part of a rap group known as the Live Squad. After his Stretch’s death, Majesty started Grand Imperial Records with E-Money Bags, who was shot and killed in 2001 allegedly at the order of Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff.

Court records show that the trial is scheduled for February 2023.

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Do Remember One Of Tupac’s Hardest Cautionary Tales About Life In The Streets

The year was 1993, and Tupac Shakur was tired of knocking on the door asking someone to let him in. Fresh off of his debut album, 2pacalypse Now — a socially conscious effort that revealed strong ties to the Black community with singles like “Brenda’s Got A Baby,” “If My Homie Calls” and “Trapped” — he was poised to breakout with a more commercial-friendly sophomore release two years later. Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z. was undoubtedly that project, as it cemented the former Digital Underground backup dancer as a commercial contender, with an unrelenting edge. While boasting he was “Never Ignorant Getting Goals Accomplished,” Strictly… quite effectively put him on the map with chart-topping singles such as “I Get Around” (featuring D.U.’s Money B and Shock G) and “Keep Ya Head Up” (featuring Dave Hollister). The near-hostile “Holla If Ya Hear Me” fit the sense of urgency he carried at the time, as it bled through the track, directly into the ears of the listener. DJ Quik Recalls Making Tupac’s All Eyez On Me & The Advice Dr. Dre Gave Him (Video) While these radio-friendly classics did well and established Pac as a permanent force in the music industry, the son of a Black Panther maintained street credibility with the appropriately dubbed “Streetz R Deathrow.” Over standout production from Live Squad member Stretch, Pac paints a picture that is all too familiar to the ‘hood, where the product of a broken family struggles to come to terms with his existence. His father left him to figure out manhood all by himself, and his mother has no idea how to handle him. Meanwhile, the block welcomes him with open arms. MC Breed & Tupac’s Message Is Still Relevant. It’s Time To Get YoursWas I somebody they despised?/ Curious look in they eyes/ As if they wonder if I’m dead or alive / And poor mama can’t control me / Quit tryin’ to save my soul, I wanna roll with my homies,” he raps with ferocity. His preference for the streets is clear and the more time he spends in them, the more his world spins out of control. Soon, he is carrying an illegal weapon and glorifying material possessions that would otherwise be unattainable: “A tickin’ time-bomb, can’t nobody fade me / Packin’ a .380 and fiendin’ for Mercedes / Suckers scatter, but it don’t matter, I’m a cool shot / Punks drop from all the buckshots the fools got / I’m tired of being a nice guy / I’ve been poor all my life, but don’t know quite why / So they label me a lunatic / Could care less, death or success / Is what I quest, ’cause I’m fearless / Now the streets are death row.” Tupac used compound rhymes to emphasize his message. John Singleton Recalls Trying To Convince Tupac To Hang Up His Mic In 1993 The familiar hook stems from Ice Cube’s heralded 1991 album Death Certificate (who also contributed to “Last Wordz,” alongside Pac and Ice-T) where he hurled the more than memorable and appropriate verse on the consciously aggressive “Us.” “Us, will always sing the blues / ‘Cause all we care about is hairstyles and tennis shoes / And if you step on mine you pushed the button / ‘Cause I’ll beat you down like it ain’t nothin.’” Beat-downs eventually escalate and when they do, tragedy strikes: I just murdered a man, I’m even more stressed wearin’ a vest / Hopin’ that they’re aimin’ at my chest / Much too young to bite the bullet / Hand on the trigga’, I see my life before my eyes each time I pull it / I hope I live to be a man / Must be part of some big plan/ Ro keep a brotha’ in the state pen.” Suge Knight Describes The Night Tupac Was Shot & Retraces Their Route Step By Step The Rap narrator resorts to alcohol consumption and recreational drugs as a means of coping with the stress that figures into the life of the self-proclaimed tickin’ timebomb“: “I’m dangerous when drunk, I only drink beer / Gin makes me sin, unable to think clear / Hennessy makes me think my enemy is getting close / BOOM BOOM BOOM, got me shooting at a ghost / Some call me crazy, but this is what you gave me / Amongst the babies who raised up from the slavery / I sport a vest and hit the sess’ to kill the stress / Moved out west, and I invest in all the best.” The MC who was born in New York City and spent stints of his youth in New Jersey and Baltimore, Maryland was autobiographical about his relocation to California. Pac’s relocation to the West inspired some of his most memorable work. Unfortunately, the streets he roamed as a real-life hustler had an impact too. Check Out Other Ambrosia For Heads “Do Remember” Features More than 25 years later, Tupac’s words prove to be timeless and still pack a mighty punch.

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