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Killer of DJ Megatron Pleads Guilty

Rising hip-hop star was gunned down in New York City

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 9, 2013 12:30 PM CST

(Newser) – William Williams, the man who fatally shot radio and TV host DJ Megatron in New York City in 2011 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and will serve 21 years in prison, reports the Daily News. Megatron, real name Corey McGriff, was beginning to establish a presence in the hip-hop world with his radio gig and TV work for BET—until the 32-year-old was robbed and shot just a block from his home by two men. Williams copped the plea, and alleged accomplice Richard Cromwell goes to trial next month.

Screen shot from a YouTube video of DJ Megatron.
Screen shot from a YouTube video of DJ Megatron.   (YouTube)
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right2dave
Jan 10, 2013 12:21 AM CST
He was truly a raising star. In his own mind.
Mr.Crowley
Jan 9, 2013 3:09 PM CST
Why is this news? 
Voluntary
Jan 9, 2013 1:03 PM CST
I thought guns were banned in NYC?
 

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