YNW Bortlen, born Cortlen Henry, was granted $75,000 bond and house arrest this week, leaving fans of incarcerated rapper YNW Melly hoping for his own imminent release. There are reports that a lack of evidence could point to the artist's release happening sooner rather than later but, according to an attorney for YNW Bortlen, that's simply not the case.
If you've been hoping for the prompt release of 21-year-old Melly, you shouldn't be getting your hopes up, according to attorney John M. Phillips.
After sharing legal documents that confirmed YNW Bortlen's bond, the lawyer sent a message to YNW Melly fans, telling them that they're not thinking straight if they think he's coming home soon.
"The Melly fans thinking he’s getting released are beyond delusional," tweeted Phillips. "He’s not getting released unless a jury says so and there is evidence he killed these young men in cold blood. Whether you like his music or not, these families deserve justice."
So, there you have it. Apparently, there wasn't sufficient evidence against YNW Bortlen but his friend YNW Melly did not get the same luck.
The rapper is currently facing the death penalty. He is set for trial later this year, where a jury will determine his fate.
YNW Melly Responds To His Accomplice Posting Bond
YNW Melly celebrates his accomplice YNW Bortlen posting bond and says he’s next to come home.
21-year-old Florida native YNW Melly has been incarcerated for over one year, awaiting his trial for double murder charges. The rapper is accused of pulling the trigger on two of his friends and collaborators, YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser, before telling the police they were shot in a drive-by.
Another one of Melly’s associates, YNW Bortlen, has officially posted $75,000 bond and it looks like the famous rapper is next to be free. He reacted to his accomplice’s impending return home on Instagram.
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“My brudda bout to jump,” wrote the “Murder On My Mind” artist, reacting to his friend’s legal win. “@ynw.bortlen I’ll be home soon.”
Members of YNW Melly’s family, including his mother, have been claiming for months that it’s almost time for the rapper to return home. He was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 while in prison, but even that wasn’t enough for him to be freed. He was kept in jail as he is believed to be a danger to society.
Without much hard evidence, it looks like there is a possibility that YNW Melly posts bond in the near future. Upon his arrest, he was charged with double murder and given a maximum sentence of the death penalty.
Do you hope he gets to come home?
YNW Melly Shares Elated Court Photos
YNW Melly appears to be happier than ever in new photos from this week’s court hearing.
One fact cannot be disputed about YNW Melly: the rapper has remained in insanely good spirits throughout his double murder case, where he is currently facing the death penalty. This week, he and his associate YNW Bortlen were ordered to a court hearing where we were updated on his status in the justice system. Cameras were apparently allowed in the courtroom and, as a result, pictures of the rapper have now surfaced online.
Sharing a trio of shots on his social media page, YNW Melly reminded his fans that he’s doing A-OK after spending over a year in jail. At this stage, he has not been proven guilty of murdering his two friends. He is expected to go to trial but his attorneys are reportedly confident that he’ll be coming home.
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In the pictures uploaded to Melly’s account, the 20-year-old has a huge smile on his face, which is something that seemingly hasn’t left in months. He wears a white and black striped jumpsuit.
In another image, his boy YNW Bortlen is seen sitting down in handcuffs, with his hair tied up.
The incarcerated Florida rapper is releasing the remix to his popular song “Suicidal” tonight, featuring a posthumous verse from Juice WRLD. Do you think he’ll make it out of this predicament?
