Jordan Released on Bond in Jam Master Jay Murder

0:00On April 7, Carl Jordan, Jr. just walked out of custody on a $1 million bond after a federal judge tossed his conviction for the jam. Master J. Murder Judge LaShawn to R.C. Hall ruled that prosecutors couldn't prove the key drug motive behind the killing, even with eyewitnesses pointing to him as the shooter. He's been locked up in a Brooklyn federal jail for over five years since his arrest nearly four years back, turning what was a two decade co-case. Into headmands again back in 2020, family and friends stepped up big, with 17 of them signing the bond and putting homes on the line as collateral. The judge laid down the law from the bench, making it clear she'd seize everything if he bolts. Prosecutors in Brooklyn have until Friday to appeal the release decision to the second circuit, which could yank him right back if they win. Meanwhile, his co-defendant Ronald Washington's conviction sticks, and he's up for sentencing soon. Jordan still faces separate drug charges, so his freedom comes with ankle monitoring and a whole lot of eyes on him.

1:03This chapter in hip-hop's darkest, mysteries ain't closed yet.