YNW Melly requests bond release for turning himself in as he awaits double murder trial
Rapper YNW Melly wants to be released from jail on bond as he awaits his trial for the double murder of his two friends.
According to court documents obtained by Complex, the 20-year-old rapper's lawyer says he's not a flight risk, turned himself in, and has 'never purposefully missed a court date'.
The young up-and-coming star and Kanye West collaborator, will be facing the death penalty if convicted.
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Rapper YNW Melly who has turned himself in for a double murder, has requested to be released from jail on bond ahead of his trial
'He knew what the charges were pending against him and he still chose to self-surrender,' Attorney Bradford M. Cohen wrote in the court documents.
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ShareMelly has also 'never purposefully missed a court date' and is not a flight risk,' reported the publication.
The Attorney also called into question the physical investigation itself, claiming there was 'very little actual evidence.'
Was an up-and-coming star: Melly collaborated with Kanye West on his track Mixed Personalities
He also pointed out that, Melly, real name: Jamell Demons, 'has lived in the area his entire life and all of his immediate family members live in the area.'
The Murder On My Mind singer and Cortlen Henry were arrested by the Miramar Police Department in February and charged with two counts of first degrees murder for the October 26, 2018 deaths of Christopher Thomas Jr, 19, and Anthony Williams, 21.
The State says they have proof beyond reasonable doubt that the pair shot and killed Anthony and Christopher as well as shot their own car to make it look like a drive by, before taking them to the ER - where they were pronounced dead upon arrival.
The Broward County, Florida, State Attorney's Office revealed their intent to seek capital punishment.
Attorney: 'He knew what the charges were pending against him and he still chose to self-surrender. He has 'never purposefully missed a court date' and is not a flight risk,' Attorney Bradford M. Cohen wrote in the court documents
The Murder On My Mind (left) singer and Cortlen Henry (right) were arrested by the Miramar Police Department in February and charged with two counts of first degrees murder for the October 26, 2018 deaths of Christopher Thomas Jr, 19, and Anthony Williams, 21
Prosecutors said Demons committed the crime for financial gain and they are seeking the death penalty due to the 'especially heinous, atrocious or cruel' nature of the murders.
Authorities said the murders were 'committed in a cold, calculated, and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification'.
In February, police said forensic evidence led them to determine Demons as the suspect who gunned down the two men before he staged the killings as a drive-by with the help of Henry.
The rapper, who recently released the hit track 'Mixed Personalities' with Kanye West, took to his Instagram page hours before his arrest writing: 'To all my fans and supporters, no I did not get locked up in Washington, but I am turning myself in today.'
Financial gain: Prosecutors said Demons committed the crime for financial gain and they are seeking the death penalty due to the 'especially heinous, atrocious or cruel' nature of the murders
Gone too soon: Fellow up-and-coming rappers Christopher Thomas Jr, 19, (left) and Anthony Williams, 21, (right) were shot in a staged drive-by shooting by Melly and his pal
He continued: 'I want you guys to know I love you and appreciate every single one of y'all, a couple months ago I lost my two brothers by violence and now the system want to find justice.'
'Unfortunately, a lot of rumors and lies are being said, but no worries God is with me and my brother @ynw.bortlen and we want y'all to remember it's a ynw Family I love you @ynwsakchaser1 and @ynwjuvy #freeus.'
He was also arrested in January on two misdemeanor drug charges.
The two victims were fatally shot on October 26, 2018.
'They arrived with multiple gunshot wounds... they were dead already,' Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues told the Treasure Coast Palm at the time.
Thomas went by the stage name YNW Juvy and Williams went by YNW Sakchaser. The pair were an associated act with Demons.
'They arrived with multiple gunshot wounds. They were dead already,' Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues explained about Thomas (left) and Williams (right)
A few hours after their deaths, YNW Melly took to Instagram to share his thoughts and claimed that the pair were taken from him out of 'jealousy' (all three pictured)
Demons and Thomas hailed from Gifford. Williams was from Fort Pierce.
They were all featured in the 2017 song 'Youngins' which had well over 2 million YouTube views. The video shows various folks showing off an assortment of handguns.
In August, YNW Melly appeared in YNW Juvy's video for 'Tissue' and the song has more than 89,000 views.
The video shows the rapper gallivanting around a house with a machine gun.
A few hours after their deaths, YNW Melly took to Instagram and claimed that the pair were taken from him out of 'jealousy'.
He added: 'They wanna see me break down and stop or in jail or a box but my n****s still need me they parents need me they family need me till we meet again my twins my slimes.'
In August, YNW Melly appeared in YNW Juvy's video for 'Tissue'. The video shows the rapper gallivanting around a house with a machine gun
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