Mel Murda, Nine Trey boss and former Byrd Gang rapper, was sentenced today to 11 years and three months for his role in the RICO case made famous by Tekashi 6ix9ine's involvement.
During the sentencing, Judge Engelmayer made clear that a conversation Murda [Jamel Jones] had with Jim Jones in which they spoke on "super violating" 6ix9ine weighed heavily on his decision to give Murda 135 months.
#6ix9ine trial testimony of Jamel and Jim Jones discussing "violating Hernandez" is highlighted by Judge Engelmayer- thread
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) October 17, 2019
Judge: Which Jones? Jim or Jamel?
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) October 17, 2019
AUSA: Jim Jones said "viotate #6ix9ine." Then Jamel Jones said, "Super violate."@SDNYLIVE
AUSA: After Jim Jones threatened #6ix9ine US Attorney told him and the next day began arrests/takedown. So, #USASDNY4Tekashi
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) October 17, 2019
In 1 minute #Periscope jst out of #SDNY in #6ix9ine case Judge Engelmayer guves 135 months Jamel Jones, issues @SDNYLIVE
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) October 17, 2019
Murda's sentence was within Federal guidelines but his lawyer had asked Engelmayer for 78 months. The Inner City Press -- which covered the proceedings closely -- called the sentence "harsh" in light of the reduced sentenced Ro Murda got and the time served 6ix9ine is expected to receive.
#Periscope outside #SDNY in #6ix9ine case Judge Engelmayer guves 135 months Jamel Jones, press freedom issues @SDNYLIVE https://t.co/Oya4nViHqg
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) October 17, 2019
Jim Jones was never charged in the case.