Squash Associate Jahreme “J-Man” Shelton Set for November Jury Trial in Florida Double-Murder Case

Dancehall figure tied to Squash faces jury trial in Florida double-murder case. Jamaican national Jahreme “J-Man” Shelton, connected to the Brooklyn dancehall scene and associated with artiste Squash, is set to stand trial in Broward County on November 9, 2026, over a 2022 double homicide. The case has remained in the courts for nearly four years, marking another chapter in the ongoing legal troubles shadowing figures within the dancehall community.

The trial comes as Squash himself has faced separate legal battles, reflecting broader tensions and violence that have periodically touched the dancehall industry. Shelton’s case underscores how criminal allegations can ripple through artist networks and reshape careers and reputations within the genre.