Crime & Safetyscore 1613·11 metrosupdated 1h ago

Man Pleads Guilty in 2002 Killing of Jam Master Jay

Jay Bryant, 52, has pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge related to the 2002 shooting of rap icon Jam Master Jay. His admission sheds light on a case that has remained unresolved for nearly 25 years.

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