Young Thug YSL Trial On Hold As Its Judge Explores Recusing Himself From The Case
Whew! Roommates, thereâs been plenty of twists and turns in Young Thugâs YSL trial, and the latest involves its judge! Fulton Countyâs Ural Glanville is reportedly exploring whether he needs to recuse himself from the trial.
According to WSB-TV, Thugger and his co-defendantsâ trials are paused for the time being in a development announced on Monday (July 1). Attorneys for Thug, specifically, filed a motion to have the YSL trial judge recuse himself.
Whatâs Next For YSL Trial Judge?
Thuggerâs motion comes about two weeks after Judge Glanville jailed one of Young Thugâs lawyers, Brian Steel. At the time, the judge held Steele in contempt after the lawyer accused him of having an âex-parte meetingâ without his presence. The arrest came after Brian refused to disclose his source.
Now, the pause is due to Steeleâs court-filed claims about the meeting the judge allegedly excluded him from. As for the next steps, the judge is waiting on another judge to review the petition. Itâs unclear, per WSB-TV, when that will happen or if another judge is already rewviewing the petition.
Watch the YSL trial judge speak on the matter below.Â
JUST IN: Young Thugâs YSL RICO trial is on hold until further notice after Judge Glanville agreed to have another judge address the motions by the defense to have him recused. pic.twitter.com/WKlgZTrSEu
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There Was Another Recent Setback In Young Thugâs Trial
The YSL trial judgeâs decision is yet another setback in Young Thugâs trial. Jury selection had already set a record in the state, taking 10 months to complete. Opening statements began in November.
However, the progress has been dragging. Thug and a few other alleged YSL-affiliated defendants seem no closer to knowing whether they will head home free or behind prison walls this year.
Thugger, legal name Jeffrey Lamar Williams, is charged with conspiracy to violate the RICO act, as prosecutors are arguing that YSL stands for a street gang named Young Slime Life. In addition to the conspiracy charges, heâs charged with possession of drugs and firearms, multiple counts for employment, and participation in a criminal street gang, per Vulture.
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