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Judge Overturns Jam Master Jay Murder Conviction

12/22/2025

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  • U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr. for Jam Master Jay's 2002 killing, citing insufficient evidence of motive.
  • The judge denied Ronald Washington's appeal.
  • Prosecutors had argued the murder stemmed from a drug deal gone wrong.
  • Karl Jordan Jr. remains in custody on unrelated charges.
  • Ronald Washington's legal team plans to appeal.