Despite Testing Positive for Coronavirus, Rapper YNW Melly Denied Early Release from Prison
Even though he has tested positive for Coronavirus, jailed rapper YNW Melly will not be granted an early release from prison.
The 20-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jamell Maurice Demons, had filed an emergency motion for restricted release through his attorney after contracting the disease at Broward County Jail.
His attorney, Bradford Cohen, indicated that the artist was experiencing chills, body aches, and breathing difficulties in the week following his COVID-19 diagnosis, raising concerns about his condition deteriorating.
"He still has headaches and body aches. Mr. Demons is 114 lbs. The jail is just ill prepared if his diagnosis takes a turn for the worse," Cohen stated in legal documents filed on Monday, which called for the emergency motion for his conditional re...