Prosecutors suggested scheduling the Jam Master Jay murder trial for November 2023. “Given that the government and defense cases will likely take less than three weeks in total, a trial date before January 2024 is both appropriate and feasible.” “Several witnesses have expressed concerns about the defendants’ ability to identify and threaten them, which is now an even greater concern in light of the additional 11-month trial delay and recent government disclosures regarding witness statements and expected trial testimony,” they wrote. Prosecutors argued for a 2023 start date in a letter sent on Wednesday (February 8). Last month, the court asked the prosecution and defense about their availability for a January 2024 trial. Jordan and Washington’s trial was originally set to begin this month, but a judge adjourned it in January. and Ronald Washington of killing Jam Master Jay in 2002. Indeed, witnesses in this case have received threats since the unsealing of the indictment.” “Witness intimidation and tampering remain a significant concern. “The government is also prejudiced by the extended delay as one key witness has passed away during the pendency of the case,” the prosecution wrote. Prosecutors cited concerns about delays in the Jam Master Jay murder case after one of their witnesses died. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York objected to a Janustart date for the trial. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the U.S.
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