Rappper YNW tests COVID-19 positive in prison

Rapper YNW Melly has contracted coronavirus while in Florida’s Broward County Jail

The 20-year-old rapper was charged with two counts of first-degree murder last year. The news of his coronavirus diagnosis was shared on his Instagram account. “Melly has tested positive for COVID-19 while awaiting his trial in Broward County Jail. He’ll be filing a motion for restricted release in hopes of better care due to any jails not being prepared to treat this new virus. He hopes for your support and to recover soon,” the statement read. Melly pleaded not guilty to a double murder charge in March 2019, a few months after the fatal shootings of his two "best friends" Christopher "Juvy" Thomas Jr. and Anthony "Sak" Williams. He faces life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.

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