David Jassy was sentenced to prison today for the murder of a pedestrian back in 2008, according to the LA Times. Jazz pianist John Osnes, 55, was walking across.
Hip Hop Artist Sentenced to 15 Years to Life for Murder of Jazz Pianist
Rapper Who Killed Jazz Artist Found Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder
Back in November 2008, jazz pianist John Osnes, also a pedestrian rights advocate, was walking across Hollywood Boulevard when Swedish rapper David Jassy's car edged into the crosswalk. Osnes struck his hand on the front of Jassy's car, which prompted Jassy to physically attack him before getting back in the car and fatally running him over. Jassy was found guilty today of second-degree murder and could face 15 years to life, according to the LA Times.
Swedish Hip Hop Artist Kills Jazz Pianist in Hollywood
Jazz pianist John Osnes, 55, was walking across the street last week on November 23rd when an SUV driven by 34-year-old David Jassy crossed/edged/drifted into crosswalk as it came to a stop. Osnes, known as a "stickler for pedestrian rights," struck the vehicle with his hands, prompting Jassy to exit his vehicle and punch him, knocking Osnes' glasses off. As he went to pick them up, Jassy kicked him in the head.

