Jay Master Jay was tragically murdered in New York 22 years ago, and now, after two people have been found guilty, the final suspect in the case is reportedly considering a plea deal.
The Associated Press is reporting that prosecutors are considering a plea for Jay Bryant, 50, though it is not clear what the deal comprises. Both sides are due to file a status report by August 5.
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Neither Bryant nor his lawyer, César de Castro, issued a comment after the court meeting on Thursday (April 4).
Should the two sides not come to a resolution, they are due to commence the trial in January 2025.
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Last year, Jay Bryant (49) became the third person to be charged in the case.
Back in February, the trial of two of the three defendants concluded in New York, and Karl Jordan, Jr., and Ronald Washington were found guilty on all counts.
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The trio are believed to have entered JMJ’s studio and fled after the fatal shooting, with Jordan firing two shots at the victim at close range, including one to the head that killed him. Prosecutors were able to prove that Bryant was seen entering the building immediately before the shooting and left behind an article of clothing at the crime scene, which contained his DNA.
An investigation revealed that the slaying was over a drug deal gone wrong, with Jam Master Jay allegedly acquiring roughly 10 kilograms of cocaine (worth an estimated $1.7 million) from a Midwest narcotics supplier months before his death.
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When the Hip Hop pioneer sought to exclude Jordan and Washington from the large, multi-state drug deal, they “murdered him in cold blood,” prosecutors said in their 2020 indictment against the two men.
After Jordan and Washington’s convictions, the Run-D.M.C. legends’ two sons addressed the notion that the legendary beatmaker was murdered because of his involvement in drug trafficking.
Maurice and TJ Mizell recently joined CBS News‘ for an appearance on “After The Verdict,” which will air in its entirety on Tuesday (March 19) at 11pm ET. In a preview released ahead of time, both men adamantly speak out against the notion that the late Run-DMC star was selling cocaine.
“We strongly believe that [the narrative he was selling cocaine because he needed money] is false,” the pair said. “We believe that obviously there was money involved and whether that was his money or not, it’s not like he was selling drugs.
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“Jam Master Jay was also known for buying cars for everyone on the block on Christmas. When Christmas came around, three people were getting a Toyota, y’know? And we have a big family and we never longed for anything.”
