YNW Melly’s tattoos may be used as evidence in murder trial
thefader.comAs the long murder trial of Jamell Demons (YNW Melly) continues, the Broward County, Florida judge presiding over his case has permitted the state to photograph his tattoos, which prosecutors have argued will show proof he was in a gang.
Contrary to a previous report, however, the judge has not yet admitted these photos as evidence, though that outcome does seem likely should the tattoos in question support the state's claims. "The report is half right," attorney David A.
Howard told The FADER from the courthouse parking lot this afternoon following an appearance as part of Demons' defense team in a hearing on the case. "The judge had previously denied the state's motion to take photographs of the tattoos, and he has now reversed course and allowed them to take the photographs, but no determination has been made of their admissibility as evidence." Mr.
Howard said no additional developments of note had come from today's session. Demons was arrested in 2019 and charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Anthony Williams a.k.a.
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