Update: Young Thug’s lawyer has been sentenced to 10 weekends in jail (20 days). He asks the court, (if the appeal doesn’t get him a bond) can he be allowed to spend those weekends in jail with Young Thug, and the Judge agrees.
In a dramatic change of events of what can only be viewed like a scene from a Tyler Perry movie, Rapper Young Thug's attorney, Brian Steel, was arrested on Monday, June 10, 2024 for contempt of court.
The incident occurred during a heated argument between Steel and Judge Ural Glanville over the source of confidential information between the judge and the state. Steel, who is representing Young Thug (real name Jeffery Williams) in the high-profile racketeering case, was allegedly held in contempt for refusing to reveal how he received the private information.
The particular details of the information at issue have not been made public. The YSL RICO trial, which began in November 2023, has been plagued by various delays and controversy. Young Thug and 27 other defendants, including fellow rapper Gunna, are charged with suspected gang activity and racketeering.
The case has received a lot of attention because of its high profile and the involvement of key figures in Atlanta's hip-hop industry. As the trial continues, Steel's unexpected arrest adds another layer of intricacy to an already complicated legal battle. It remains to be seen how this development would affect the proceedings and whether it will result in additional delays or disruptions.
Judge Glanville's decision to hold Steel in contempt of court emphasizes the gravity of the situation and the significance of preserving the integrity of the legal process. The episode serves as a reminder of the difficulties and demands that attorneys and judges encounter in high-profile cases.
The YSL RICO trial is anticipated to proceed, with Young Thug's legal team now facing the added hurdle of Steel's absence. The trial's conclusion will surely have far-reaching consequences for the defendants as well as the hip-hop community at large.
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