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Jury selection begins in trial for Jam Master Jay's murder
Fans and loved ones alike hope this is another step on the long road to justice since the Run-DMC DJ's killing nearly 22 years ago.
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Fans and loved ones alike hope this is another step on the long road to justice since the Run-DMC DJ's killing nearly 22 years ago.
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