Jam Master Jay

Jury Convicts Two Men On All Counts In Jam Master Jay Murder Trial

Ronald Washington, the famed DJ’s childhood friend, and Karl Jordan Jr., his godson, face life in prison after being convicted on all charges.
02/28/2024

NYC Studio Went Chaotic After Jam Master Jay Shooting, Witness Testifies

Randy Allen, a childhood friend and business partner of the legendary DJ, testified that he tried to go after the suspects in the slaying.
02/07/2024

Jam Master Jay Slaying Fueled by 'Greed and Revenge,' Prosecutor Says in Opening Arguments

An assistant U.S. attorney tried to describe the motive behind the two defendants' alleged actions which resulted in the 2002 killing of the hip-hop legend.
01/31/2024

Opening Statements Begin In Trial of Men Accused of Killing Jam Master Jay

The DJ of the legendary rap group RUN-DMC, Jason Mizell was killed in 2002 but the trial of his alleged assailants is starting two decades later.
01/29/2024

Jam Master Jay Murder Case: Jury Selection Begins For Two Men Facing Charges In Death of Legendary Run-DMC DJ

Jason Mizell, who was part of the pioneering hip-hop group RUN-DMC, was killed on October 30, 2002.
01/22/2024

Third Man Charged In Jam Master Jay’s 2002 Shooting Death

Jay Bryant was charged on Tuesday after federal prosecutors filed an indictment in Brooklyn.
05/31/2023

Jam Master Jay’s Murder Charges Delayed Due To Witness Intimidation

The prosecution says the two men implicated are unable to defend themselves due to being charged decades after the hip hop icon’s murder.
05/12/2022

Jam Master Jay’s Alleged Killer Wants Charges Dismissed Or A Solo Trial

Karl Jordan Jr. cites quotes from a co-defendant who spoke about the slaying in a ‘Playboy’ article, saying that it could be damaging.
04/13/2022

Jam Master Jay Murder Trial Gets Starting Date

The news comes 20 years after the Run-DMC founder’s killing.
02/09/2022