Judge Removed from Young Thug Racketeering Case

The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang case against rapper Young Thug and others has been removed after two defendants sought his recusal due to a meeting he held with prosecutors and a state witness. Judge Rachel Krause granted the motions for recusal to preserve public confidence in the judicial system, causing further delays in the trial that has already been ongoing for over a year. Young Thug and his co-defendants argue the meeting was improper and are seeking a fair trial under a new judge.