YNW Melly Seeks Immediate Release from Prison in New Lawsuit
Rapper Accuses Broward Sheriff’s Office of Cruel Treatment and Constitutional Violations
YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is seeking immediate release from prison in a new lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by his attorney Michael Pizzi Jr. on Saturday, accuses the Broward Sheriff’s Office of violating his constitutional rights and treating him cruelly.
Lawsuit Alleges Unconstitutional Conditions
The lawsuit alleges that Demons is being "illegally detained under conditions that violate the First, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution." According to the suit, Demons has not been able to see or speak with his family in several years and has been experiencing "debilitating isolation."
Restrictions and Interference with Attorneys
The lawsuit also claims that the BSO created unreasonable restrictions and interfered with the ability of his attorneys to interact with him. "His cruel treatment by the Broward Detention authorities warrants his immediate release from pretrial detention since the detaining authorities have shown such a callous disregard for his human dignity Right to Counsel," the lawsuit states.
Background on the Case
Demons is accused of murdering two of his childhood friends, Chris "YNW Juvy" Thomas and Anthony "YNW Sakchaser" Williams, in 2018. The case has been highly publicized, with Demons’ first double murder trial ending in a mistrial last summer.
Recent Court Proceedings
Demons was in court in Broward County in July, where a judge set a date for his double murder retrial. Judge Martin Fein set a new trial date of September 10, 2025. In terms of the more recent tampering case, he set a pretrial meeting for December 5, 2024.
Conclusion
The lawsuit seeks to have Demons released from prison immediately, citing the alleged cruel treatment and constitutional violations by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The case is ongoing, and a decision is pending.
FAQs
Q: What is YNW Melly’s real name?
A: Jamell Demons
Q: What is YNW Melly accused of?
A: Murdering two of his childhood friends, Chris "YNW Juvy" Thomas and Anthony "YNW Sakchaser" Williams, in 2018.
Q: What are the allegations in the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit alleges that Demons is being "illegally detained under conditions that violate the First, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution."
Q: What is the current status of the case?
A: The case is ongoing, with a new trial date set for September 10, 2025, and a pretrial meeting set for December 5, 2024.
