Young Thug

  • Young Thug’s Defense Attorney Files Motion to Disqualify Prosecutors in RICO Case, Citing Ethical Violations

    In a significant legal maneuver, Brian Steel, the defense attorney representing Jeffrey Williams, known professionally as Young Thug, has filed a motion seeking the disqualification of key prosecution attorneys in the high-profile RICO case against the rapper. The motion, filed on Aug. 6, targets Chief Deputy District Attorney Adriane Love and Deputy District Attorney Symone…

  • New Judge in Young Thug RICO Case Denies Rapper’s Request for Release

    In a recent development in the high-profile RICO case against rapper Young Thug, also known as Jeffrey Williams, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has denied the artist’s request for release from jail. Williams has been held without bond for nearly two years amid ongoing proceedings. The ruling came during a hearing on…

  • Young Thug’s Attorney Requests Bond Release From New Judge

    In the latest development in the Young Thug RICO case, the Atlanta rapper’s attorney has filed a motion requesting his release on bond. With a new judge, Paige Reese Whitaker, presiding over the case, attorney Brian Steel is hopeful for a different outcome after previous denials by Judge Ural Glanville. According to Billboard, the motion…

  • Drama! New Judge In Young Thug Case Recuses Herself Due to Deputy’s Improper Relationship with Co-Defendant

    The legal proceedings involving rapper Young Thug have encountered further complications as Judge Shukura L. Ingram recused herself from the case. This follows the earlier recusal of Fulton County’s Chief Judge Ural Glanville. The case, already mired in controversy, faces additional delays as the court seeks yet another judge to preside over it. According to…

  • Judge Presiding Over Young Thug’s RICO Case Recused, Case To Be Reassigned

    In a significant development, the judge overseeing the high-profile racketeering case involving rapper Young Thug and several co-defendants has been recused from the case. Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville faced removal after motions from Young Thug and another defendant raised concerns about a closed-door meeting with prosecutors and a state witness. The…

  • Young Thug Trial Halted Indefinitely Amid Allegations of Judicial Misconduct

    The ongoing racketeering and gang conspiracy trial against rapper Young Thug and five associates in Atlanta, Georgia, has been paused indefinitely due to allegations of misconduct by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville. This trial, which has already become the longest criminal trial in Georgia’s history at 18 months, faces further delays pending a…

  • Young Thug’s Lawyer Avoids Jail Time After Contempt Charge

    In a significant development in the high-profile RICO case against rapper Young Thug, the Georgia Supreme Court has granted bond to Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, after he was held in contempt by a Georgia judge. This move came on June 12, just days before Steel was scheduled to serve jail time. Background and Contempt…

  • Everything We Know About YSL’s RICO Case And Timeline Of Key Events

    In the aftermath of Young Thug’s entanglement in a sprawling RICO case, a message surfaced from him during a jail stint. The rapper urged support for the Protect Black Art petition, aiming to safeguard artistic expression from legal repercussions. The petition, championed by 300 Entertainment co-founder Kevin Liles and Atlanta Records COO Julie Greenwald, seeks…

  • Drama Erupts In Court During Hearing Of YSL RICO Case As Young Thug’s Lawyer Brian Steel Hauled To Jail

    Drama unfolded in court on Monday as Brian Steel, the defense attorney for Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug, was arrested and held in contempt during the ongoing high-profile racketeering trial. What Happened Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville accused Steel of violating court regulations by obtaining information about a private meeting between the judge, prosecutors,…

  • Prosecution’s Key Witness In YSL’s RICO Trial, Lil Woody, Thrown In Jail After Refusing to Testify

    In a dramatic twist on day 87th of the Young Thug and YSL RICO trial, one of the prosecution’s key witness Kenneth Copeland, also known as Lil Woody, found himself in handcuffs and headed to jail after staunchly refusing to testify on behalf of the prosecution. The courtroom buzzed with tension as Copeland invoked the…