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Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, currently faces trial for allegedly killing two of his friends and staging the double murder as a drive-by shooting. The prosecution continues to present evidence against the rapper they claim proves he was the gunman. Famed Johnny Depp lawyer Ben Chew reacts to the case so far and discusses Melly’s behavior with the Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber. PLEASE...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, stands accused of murdering two of his friends in October 2018 and staging the killings as a drive-by shooting. Melly’s former attorney, Bradford Cohen, sheds light on the “difficult murder case” and discusses the holes in the state’s case with the Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW : Save 10% on your entire POM Pepper Spray order by...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, has exhibited various bizarre behaviors while inside the courtroom during his double murder trial. Some of this behavior has angered families of the victims, Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, aka YNW Sakchaser, who Melly stands accused of killing. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy dissects Melly’s behavior and body language w...

Rapper YNW Melly stands accused of killing two of his friends in October 2018 and staging their deaths as a drive-by shooting. Jamell Demons’ trial for the murders of Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, aka YNW Sakchaser, kicked off this week with opening statements and the beginning of the prosecution’s case against the Florida rapper. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette...

O.J. Simpson "dream team" lawyer Alan Dershowitz breaks down what rapper YNW Melly’s defense team should focus on to win a not guilty verdict. The Law&Crime Network's Angenette Levy talks with Dershowitz about how strong the evidence is against Jamell Demons in his double murder trial so far. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Follow American Scandal wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen ad-fre...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, is on trial for allegedly killing two of his friends in 2018. Prosecutors allege Melly shot and killed Anthony Williams, aka YNW Sakchaser, and Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, before staging the murders as a drive-by shooting. The Law&Crime Network’s Sierra Gillespie breaks down seven critical pieces of evidence presented in the rapper’s double...

The father of Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, sheds light on the death of his son and beloved friend Anthony Williams, aka YNW Sakchaser. YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, currently faces trial for allegedly killing the two aspiring rappers in 2018. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the high-profile case with Christopher Thomas Sr. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Ma...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, faces trial for allegedly killing two of his friends in October 2018 and staging the murders to look like a drive-by shooting. Opening statements presented Monday outlined why authorities believe 24-year-old Demons, and his co-defendant Cortlen Henry, aka YNW Bortlen, killed aspiring Florida rappers Christopher Thomas Jr., aka YNW Juvy, and Anthony Williams, a...

North Carolina woman Mary Collins was brutally stabbed 133 times and stuffed inside a mattress in April 2020. Now, one of the four men accused of killing the 21-year-old is walking the streets after being released on bond. Collins’ grandmother, Mia Alderman, tells the Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy gruesome details of the case and why their family is irate that one of the alleged killers i...

A Pennsylvania man was arrested for allegedly stabbing, torturing and killing his 67-year-old mother-in-law while going ballistic on Tuesday. When police arrived at William Gautier’s home, his wife mouthed the words “help me” while he spoke with officers. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks it down with psychologist Dr. Chloe Carmichael. LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Mana...

Minnesota mother Madeline Kingsbury vanished after dropping her kids off at daycare on March 31. Kingsbury was reportedly planning on leaving the father of her children, Adam Fravel, before her disappearance, which investigators described as “involuntary and suspicious.” Kingsbury’s body was found Wednesday and Fravel was arrested in just two days. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks...

New details emerged in the case of the 12-year-old Oklahoma girl who allegedly stabbed her 9-year-old brother to death while their mother slept in January. The girl, who remains unnamed by authorities, called the killing “some demonic sh*t.” The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down three shocking details surrounding the 12-year-old with psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig. LAW&CRIME...

Ex-NFL player Travis Rudolph faced trial for murder and attempted murder after a tense confrontation turned into a deadly shooting. The former Florida State University wide receiver was found not guilty after weeks of intense testimony from witnesses involved in the gun fight. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy recaps the trial with Mark O'Mara, George Zimmerman’s former attorney. LAW&...

Rapper YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, faces trial for allegedly killing two of his friends in October 2018 and staging the murders to look like a drive-by shooting. Authorities allege Demons killed aspiring Florida rappers YNW Juvy, aka Christopher Thomas Jr., and YNW Sakchaser, aka Anthony Williams, with Cortlen Henry, aka YNW Bortlen. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down the st...

Law&Crime Network’s twisted series ‘Devil in the Dorm’ is free and live on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by actress Elisabeth Rohm, the six-part podcast dives into the horrifying sex cult case involving Larry Ray, a disturbing man, who moved into his daughter’s college dorm to prey on young students. LISTEN NOW : podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devil-in-the-dorm/id1667678268 See Privacy Policy at https...

In the last three months, six missing women have been found dead in the Portland, Oregon area within 100 miles of each other. These mysterious deaths have sparked fear among locals of a calculated serial killer. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the potential spree killings with Mark Piepmeier, a Hamilton County prosecutor who helped lock up four serial killers. PLEASE SUPPORT T...

The heartbroken mother of the 12-year-old Oklahoma girl who confessed to stabbing her 9-year-old brother to death is speaking out about the tragic incident. April Lyda revealed red flags in her daughter’s behavior prior to the deadly stabbing. Lyda expressed she is standing by her daughter, who has been “well behaved” in lock up, during this challenging time. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette...

Convicted trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is reportedly in fear of receiving a brutal beating from two inmates at the Connecticut federal prison where she is serving time. Maxwell allegedly reported two inmates, who belong to prison gang “Las Cubans,” for extorting her over commissary items. She now fears retaliation after the women spent 47 days in solitary confinement. The Law&Crime Network’s A...

A Texas teen is behind bars after allegedly massacring his entire family on May 24 over fears that they were going to eat him. Authorities arrested 18-year-old Cesar Olalde at his family's home in Nash, Texas, after a brief standoff. Police said they discovered the bodies of his deceased sister, brother, and parents in a bathroom. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy breaks down this disturb...

 Nikki Alcaraz and her boyfriend, Tyler Stratton, went missing earlier this month just days after getting into a heated fight in New Mexico. The Tennessee couple was on a cross-country road trip to visit Stratton’s family in California when they disappeared. Alcaraz was last spotted selling her phone in a California Walmart during Memorial Day weekend but has not been heard from since May 8....

Defendants who chose to take the stand in their own defense face unfathomable pressure while testifying. Whether guilty or innocent, testifying in front of a jury that will decide their fate has proven to be an emotionally-charged act. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy and body language expert Susan Perfido review five defendants who broke down in tears while testifying in their trial. LA...

A Maryland father of three was beaten to death in his own front yard while protecting his son from a middle school fight that made its way back to the family’s home on May 19. Forty-three-year-old Christopher Wright confronted the mob of what authorities described as three to four white males in their 20s and 30s when they arrived at his home and demanded that his son “finish the fight.” The Law&a...

The judge overseeing Bryan Kohberger’s case told prosecutors they have 60 days to file their notice of intent to seek the death penalty for the accused Idaho student murderer if he’s convicted. Kohberger stands accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in November 2022. The Law&Crime Network’s Jesse Weber discusses the likelihood of a death sentence for Kohberger if he’s f...

A Pennsylvania elementary school principal was charged with “willingly” failing to report the alleged sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl at the hands of his 19-year-old son. Fifty-one-year-old Gregory Mandalas allegedly turned a blind eye to the perverted acts of his son, Matthew Mandalas. The Law&Crime Network’s Angenette Levy discusses the investigation with Florina Altshiler, a defense attor...

An Oklahoma man stands accused of recording himself raping his ex-girlfriend before murdering her in her bedroom on April 22. Madeline Bills was a high school senior who was a star student, a standout basketball player, and a beloved sister, daughter, and friend. Nineteen-year-old Chace Cook was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and rape nearly one month after the brutal killing. The L...