Percy “Grasp P” Miller, 58, remains to be working to get his youthful brother Corey “C-Homicide” Miller, 54 free of the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
In September 2003, a jury convicted C-Homicide of murdering 16‑yr‑outdated Louisiana resident Steve Thomas. That conviction was overturned by a decide, however C-Homicide was convicted once more by a 10-2 vote within the 2009 retrial. Thomas was shot and killed contained in the Platinum Membership a yr earlier.
C-Homicide was sentenced to life in jail with out parole. The TRU rap group member appealed the second-degree homicide conviction, however the U.S. Supreme Court docket rejected his petition in February 2013.
Grasp P used the 2025 Juneteenth vacation to make a public plea for C-Homicide’s freedom. On June 19, the No Restrict Information founder posted a message on Instagram directed at two politicians he believes have the ability to assist in his time of want.
“Juneteenth marks the top of slavery in the USA, and our ancestors [were] knowledgeable of their freedom in Texas,” the No Restrict Information founder wrote in an edited caption.
Grasp P continued, “We’ve got to consistently let God lead us on this journey as we’re rising. My brother, Corey Miller, is an harmless man that has been preventing for his life and coping with injustice for over twenty years; he’s by no means had an enchantment.”
C-Homicide’s claims of innocence obtained a lift in 2018 when two trial witnesses, membership bouncers Darnell Jordan and Kenneth Jordan, recanted their testimonies. Each males accused legislation enforcement officers of pressuring them to implicate the “Down for My N’s” rapper.
“My household and I are humble and asking President [Trump] and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to evaluation the actual proof and do what’s proper! Our condolences and prayers exit to the household for the younger man that misplaced his life on this case,” Grasp P continued on Instagram. “Free Corey Miller that is lengthy overdue!” (Trump in reality can’t pardon Miller or commute his sentence as a result of the imprisoned rapper is serving a state sentence, not a federal one.)
As well as, Grasp P thanked Texas-bred rapper and podcast host Willie D Dwell and jail reform advocate Kim Kardashian for backing C-Homicide. His submit additionally featured footage from a 2018 rally on behalf of his youthful sibling held on the Xavier College campus.
Supporters joined him on the steps of Xavier’s Convocation Middle to advocate for the courts to reexamine C-Homicide’s case.
“Cory’s obtained his head up. He’s in good spirits. It’s time for him to return residence. [He’s] an harmless man. They haven’t any extra witnesses. Each witnesses have already recanted their statements,” Grasp P instructed the gang as he stood subsequent to his different brother, Vyshonn “Silkk the Shocker” Miller, 50.
The video on Grasp P’s Instagram web page additionally contained a clip of Willie D chatting with the incarcerated C-Homicide for his YouTube channel. The cellphone name included Miller explaining that one in all his authorized complaints facilities on the 10-2 break up of the jury issued the responsible verdict.
“Properly, you understand the 10-2 is among the major issues spearheaded proper now. That’s the outdated Jim Crow, racist legislation that began approach again and remains to be in impact solely in Louisiana. At first, it was simply Louisiana and Oregon, however now it’s Louisiana,” C-Homicide mentioned.
He added, “The Supreme Court docket says, ‘10-2 is unconstitutional. Allow them to out, give them a brand new trial.’ The rationale me and 900 extra dudes [are] not free is as a result of our courtroom dates have been sooner than some dudes.”
In response to NPR, the U.S. Supreme Court docket outlawed split-jury verdicts in 2023, however left it to the states to resolve whether or not to retroactively apply the ruling to outdated circumstances. C-Homicide instructed Williw D that he’s basically being “held captive” over a “legislation that don’t even exist.”
C-Homicide additionally talked about the witnesses recanting their testimonies as one other instance of why he believes his conviction needs to be overturned. He praised his workforce of defenders for “diligently shifting,” “stepping ahead,” and “dealing with enterprise.”
The USA Military veteran acquired phrases of encouragement from his devoted fan base. One Instagram person expressed, “Positively lengthy overdue. I pray he comes residence quickly.”
“Corey, God could not come after we need him to, however he’s at all times on time. Don’t fear, Corey, [you’re] going to interrupt these chains and also you’re going to be free,” commented a second individual on the social networking app.
“Man, it’s tousled when the legislation obtained your life in [their] fingers. Free Corey Miller,” a 3rd commenter wrote. Another person instructed, “Let’s all e mail the Trump administration and Louisiana’s governor!”
Since his second inauguration, Trump has granted clemency or pardoned greater than two dozen politicians, allies and public figures. The checklist consists of, “Chrisley Is aware of Greatest” actuality stars, Todd and Julie, rappers NBA Youngboy, Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, although none have He additionally commuted the federal sentence of Chicago gang chief Larry Hoover.
