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YNW Juvy’s mom asks judge to keep YNW Melly locked up until trial
“YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, appeared in court Friday for a bail hearing. The state had Christopher Thomas Jr.’s mom, Leondra Phillips, ask the judge to keep Melly locked up until his double murder retrial. ‘I do know that he’s innocent until proven guilty, but he has some serious accusations against him,’ YNW Juvy’s mom said.” – Law&Crime Network
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