"A federal judge has overturned the conviction of one of two men found guilty in the murder of Jason Mizell, aka Jam Master Jay, reports Billboard. Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall granted the motion for acquittal of Karl Jordan Jr., who was found guilty in 2024 of killing Mizell, his godfather and the D.J. of legendary rap group Run D.M.C. Ronald Washington, who was also found guilty in the killing, was denied a motion for acquittal."
"This is a developing story."
A federal judge overturned the conviction of one of two men found guilty in the murder of Jason Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay. Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall granted a motion for acquittal for Karl Jordan Jr. Karl Jordan Jr. had been convicted in 2024 of killing Mizell, who was Jordan's godfather and the D.J. of the rap group Run D.M.C. The other man convicted in the case, Ronald Washington, was denied a motion for acquittal. The legal status of the case has changed for one defendant while the other conviction remains intact.
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