Jam Master Jay’s alleged shooter, charged with the Run-DMC DJ’s 2002 slaying, wants his murder indictment dropped or a separate trial that’s severed from a co-defendant who previously spoke about the killing in 'Playboy'
They said considering Washington’s presumed status as a non-testifying co-defendant, Jordon would be barred from cross-examining him over quotes in theIn the article, Washington is quoted as saying he saw Jordan fleeing the scene of Jam Master Jay’s murder after he heard three shots ring out. He referred to Jordan and Jordan’s father as “Little D” and “Big D” while speaking to“I’m positive it was Little D.
“Additionally, the statement by Washington is testimonial in nature and without an opportunity to cross-examine Washington, a joint trial and the admission of this statement clearly violates Mr. Jordan’s Sixth Amendment right, which — at a minimum — necessitates its exclusion,” they said.
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