Jayson Scott, the 23-year-old son of renowned recording artist Remy Ma, has been arrested on multiple charges linked to a fatal shooting in Queens, New York, in 2021. According to NBC News, Scott faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and criminal possession of a weapon.
The charges stem from the June 7, 2021, shooting death of Darius Guillebeaux. A second individual, Richard Swygert, has also been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the incident, according to the NYPD.
Remy Ma has publicly defended her son, maintaining his innocence. In a statement to TMZ, she expressed her belief in Jayson’s innocence and called for a thorough investigation by the NYPD.
“We stand by Jayson’s innocence and pray that the NYPD will conduct a complete and thorough investigation to reveal the truth. This is undoubtedly a difficult time for my family and me.
While we sincerely appreciate the love and support we have received from all of you, we kindly ask for privacy as our legal team works to prove Jayson’s innocence,” she stated.
The events of June 7, 2021, unfolded near John F. Kennedy Airport, at the intersection of 148 Street and Rockaway Boulevard. Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered 47-year-old Darius Guillebeaux with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and chest.
He was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Remy Ma, no stranger to legal troubles herself, spent six years in prison following a 2007 conviction for assault, weapons, and attempted coercion charges related to a shooting in New York.
AllHipHop reported that Scott’s attorney, Dawn Florio, also represented Remy Ma in 2019 when she faced charges for allegedly striking a fellow Love & Hip-Hop cast member. Florio has recently been in the spotlight for representing Bishop Lamor Whitehead, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud charges.
As the investigation continues, the family of Jayson Scott faces an uncertain and challenging path ahead. The public awaits further developments in this high-profile case.
