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Jury deliberations underway in Jam Master Jay murder trial

The two defendants, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, are accused of killing Jam Master Jay by shooting him in his recording studio.

Katelynn Ulrich

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Adolfo Carrion

Feb 22, 2024, 5:24 PM

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Jury deliberations in the trial of two men accused of killing Run DMC's Jam Master Jay in 2002 are underway after adjourning on Thursday.

The two defendants, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, are accused of killing Jam Master Jay by shooting him in his recording studio.

Karl Jordan Jr. was Jam Master Jay's godson and Ronald Washington was a childhood friend of the DJ, according to court documents.

If convicted, the two defendants face a minimum sentence of 20 years in prison.


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