A Broward County judge approved YNW Melly's attorney replacement request during Wednesday proceedings. Drew Findling and Carey Haughwout will represent the rapper for his upcoming double murder retrial. The new defense team replaces Raven Liberty, Stuart Adelstein, Daniel Aaronson and other previous counsel members. Findling previously defended notable rappers like Cardi B, Gucci Mane and DaBaby.
Liberty faces a Broward Sheriff's Office investigation that created potential conflicts of interest. Court documents suggested the existing legal team feared additional consequences while defending their client. Judge Martin Fein confirmed Melly's decision directly with the defendant before approving the change. The January 6th, 2027 retrial date remains unchanged despite the legal team transition.
Melly stands accused of murdering friends Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr during 2018. His alleged accomplice Cortlen Henry accepted a plea agreement and received ten years imprisonment for related charges.
Liberty faces a Broward Sheriff's Office investigation that created potential conflicts of interest. Court documents suggested the existing legal team feared additional consequences while defending their client. Judge Martin Fein confirmed Melly's decision directly with the defendant before approving the change. The January 6th, 2027 retrial date remains unchanged despite the legal team transition.
Melly stands accused of murdering friends Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr during 2018. His alleged accomplice Cortlen Henry accepted a plea agreement and received ten years imprisonment for related charges.
