Summary
One of the men charged in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay plans to plead guilty, according to court documents. This would be the first time someone admits in court to involvement in the death of the Run-DMC star.
Key Facts
- Jam Master Jay, born Jason Mizell, was killed in 2002 in a music studio.
- Three men were charged: Jay Bryant, Karl Jordan Jr, and Ronald Washington.
- Bryant initially pleaded not guilty but is now negotiating a plea deal.
- Jordan and Washington were convicted in 2024, but Jordan’s conviction was later overturned.
- Bryant was indicted years after the others when his DNA was found on a hat at the crime scene.
- Prosecutors say Bryant let the other two men into the studio for the attack.
- Bryant’s uncle said Bryant admitted to shooting Jay, but prosecutors doubt this story.
- Bryant is also facing sentencing for unrelated drug and gun charges.
