YNW Melly's co-defendant, YNW Bortlen, was ordered to serve house arrest rather than remain in jail until his murder trial regarding the 2019 deaths of Christopher "YNW Juvy" Thomas Jr. and Anthony "YNW Sakchaser" Williams.
Bortlen was arrested in April after violating his bond release. A pre-trial specialist claimed he visited houses and establishments that were not permitted by the court, including King of Diamonds, G5 Gentleman's Club, and Playhouse. The violations resulted in Bortlen having his bond revoked in addition to his arrest.
The family of YNW Juvy released a statement following Bortlen's release. In the statement, the family criticized the ruling and noted Melly and Bortlen's behavior since their arrest.
"Our family desperately awaits justice in the criminal and civil courts," the family said in a statement released by their lawyer, John M. Phillips. "These unprecedented times leave us with no control, but we expect the trials of Jamell Demons and Cortlen Henry to occur in the near future. We do appreciate the State of Florida's efforts to get answers and justice. Please continue to pray for our family. These last couple years have been really difficult. Matters are worsened by the constant posts and promotions by the defendants as if this never happened and as if they aren't involved. Evidence shows otherwise. We await justice."
YNW Bortlen has been placed on Level 1 house arrest, the strictest electronic monitoring program in Florida.
Source: Complex
