YNW Melly's Double Murder Trial Week One

The first week of the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly was a whirlwind of activity. The state presented its case, calling witnesses to testify about the events of October 26, 2018, when Melly and his friend Cortland Henry allegedly shot and killed two other friends, Christopher Thomas and Anthony Williams. The defense also began to present its case, arguing that Melly is innocent and that Henry acted alone.

The state's case was largely based on eyewitness testimony. Several people who were at the scene of the shooting testified that they saw Melly and Henry shoot Thomas and Williams. The state also presented cell phone records that they say show that Melly and Henry were in the same location as the victims at the time of the shooting.

The defense's case is still developing, but they have already raised some questions about the state's case. For example, they have pointed out that the eyewitnesses who saw Melly and Henry shoot the victims were all friends of Henry. They have also questioned the reliability of the cell phone records, arguing that they could have been tampered with.

The trial is expected to last several more weeks. The jury will ultimately decide whether Melly is guilty of murder or not guilty.

Here are some of the key moments from the first week of the trial:

• The state called several eyewitnesses who testified that they saw Melly and Henry shoot Thomas and Williams.


• The state presented cell phone records that they say show that Melly and Henry were in the same location as the victims at the time of the shooting.


• The defense raised questions about the state's case, including the reliability of the eyewitness testimony and the cell phone records.

The trial is expected to last several more weeks. The jury will ultimately decide whether Melly is guilty of murder or not guilty.

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