NEW YORK – Two men have been convicted of the murder of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay nearly two decades after his fatal shooting in 2002. The men, Karl Jordan Jr and Ronald Washington, were charged in 2020 with killing the 37-year-old victim, whose real name was Jason Mizell, in his New York recording studio. … Read more
New York, NY – The murder trial of two men accused in the fatal shooting of influential hip-hop DJ Jam Master Jay has finally begun, more than two decades after the musician’s death. Born Jason Mizell, the DJ for the popular group Run-DMC was killed in a recording studio in 2002. His godson, Karl Jordan … Read more
NEW YORK, NY – The trial against Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. for the 2002 murder of Run-D.M.C.’s DJ Jam Master Jay began on Monday, January 29 in Brooklyn federal court. According to the prosecution, the beloved musician’s death was described as “an execution” motivated by greed and revenge. Prosecutor Miranda Gonzalez detailed to … Read more
NEW YORK – After more than 20 years, the trial for two men accused of murdering Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay is set to begin on Monday in Brooklyn federal court. Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington face charges for the 2002 killing of the trailblazing DJ, with prosecutors alleging that the motive behind the … Read more