XXXTENTACION’s Alleged Killer Named As Witness In YNW Melly Murder Trial

XXXTENTACION was tragically shot and killed in 2018, and one of many suspects in his case has now been listed as a witness in YNW Melly’s double-murder trial.

In accordance with authorized paperwork obtained by XXL on Tuesday (October 10), the prosecution added new witnesses to their case towards Melly forward of his retrial for the 2018 killings of YNW Sakchaser (actual title Anthony Williams) and YNW Juvy (actual title Christopher Thomas Jr.).

Among the many seven folks added to the checklist is Robert Allen, who was a key determine within the investigation into XXXTENTACION’s dying. The Florida State Legal professional now states that he might “have info which may be related to any offense charged, or any protection thereto.”

Allen and Melly each frolicked collectively in Broward County Jail.

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Earlier this 12 months, Robert Allen acquired a decreased sentence after testifying towards his co-defendants within the XXXTENTACION homicide case. The 27-year-old might be in jail for round two years after taking a deal in trade for being a key witness for the prosecution through the trial.

Broward Circuit Decide Michael A. Usan sentenced him to seven years in state jail in mid-Might, taking off 5 of the years he’s already served through the size of the trial. Allen was additionally given 20 years of probation.

“No sentencing is simple, and this one is tough,” Usan mentioned. “I genuinely imagine you’re sorry for what you’ve gotten achieved and never sorry for your self.”

Allen pleaded responsible to second-degree homicide and armed theft whereas agreeing to activate his co-defendants, Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams and Trayvon Newsome.

In March, the jury discovered them responsible of first-degree homicide and theft with a lethal weapon, with Boatwright, Williams and Newsome every given two life sentences with no probability of parole or early launch.

XXXTENTACION was killed throughout a theft in Deerfield Seaside, Florida in 2018. The rapper’s household attended the sentencing, along with his aunt Deandra Ellis stating they have been glad with the result.

“I say we’re content material so far as what the choose threw out for the sentencing,” Ellis mentioned. “We nonetheless have an extended street forward of us. It’s nonetheless a daily course of for us. On a regular basis is simply one other day that he’s lacking.”