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legal-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Judge Removed from Young Thug Racketeering Trial

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville has been recused from overseeing the racketeering and gang conspiracy trial against Young Thug and his associates after defense attorneys claimed he held a secret meeting with prosecutors and a key witness. Judge Rachel Krause ruled that the meeting should have been public to maintain judicial impartiality. Judge Shukura Ingram has been assigned to the case, which is already the longest criminal trial in Georgia history.

via Pitchfork|

#fulton-county #judge-recusal #judicial-ethics

legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•3 min saved

"YSL Trial Lawyer Nicole Fegan Arrested on Gang Charges After Posting Rap Videos"

Nicole Fegan, the attorney representing a defendant in rapper Young Thug's racketeering trial, has been arrested on gang charges after posting rapping videos on social media and allegedly providing information to a shooting suspect to dispose of evidence. Young Thug is accused of presiding over a murderous criminal network, and Fegan's arrest adds a dramatic twist to the high-profile trial.

via Daily Mail|

#criminal-street-gang-activity #gang-charges #legalcriminal-justice

crime2 years ago•20 min saved

"From Rap Star to Courtroom Drama: Young Thug's Trial Unveils Surprising Twists"

A racketeering trial is underway in Atlanta, with the focus on high-profile defendant and best-selling rapper, Young Thug. The district attorney is using the same legal strategy she employed against President Trump and his allies to allege that Young Thug's rap collective, YSL, is a criminal street gang involved in murder, armed robbery, drug dealing, and more. The prosecution argues that Young Thug, as the leader of YSL, used his music to promote the gang's activities. The defense claims that Young Thug's lyrics are part of the persona he created as a successful rapper and that the accusations are based on interpretation. The trial will determine whether Young Thug and his associates are guilty of the charges.

via The New York Times|

#crime #gang #hip-hop

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Young Thug: The Alleged Gang Leader on Trial

Prosecutors in the racketeering trial of Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug have accused him of being the leader of a violent criminal street gang in Atlanta. The prosecution alleges that Young Thug, also known as King Slime, led the gang known as Young Slime Life (YSL), which is affiliated with the national Bloods gang. The charges include murder, armed robbery, and possession of illegal firearms. Young Thug has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial is expected to last several months and will test the state's RICO law and the controversial use of rap lyrics as evidence.

via CNN|

#crime #criminal-street-gang #gang-leader

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rapper Young Thug's Racketeering Trial Begins, Lyrics Under Scrutiny"

Rapper Young Thug's racketeering trial has begun in Georgia, with prosecutors using his own lyrics as evidence of his alleged involvement in a violent street gang. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, has been in jail since May 2022 on charges related to criminal street gang activity. Prosecutors argue that his music label, YSL, is not a legitimate business but a street gang affiliated with the Bloods gang. The trial, expected to last around six months, will also be closely watched for its parallels to the case against former President Donald Trump, who is facing similar charges under the RICO Act.

via BBC.com|

#crime #free-speech #gang-activity

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Lengthy Trump Racketeering Trial Expected in Fulton County"

A Georgia judge expressed concerns about the timetable for the racketeering trial involving two of Donald Trump's co-defendants, Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, as prosecutors aim to bring all 19 defendants to trial together on an expedited schedule. The trial is expected to last about four months and feature testimony from over 150 witnesses. The judge denied requests for separate trials for Powell and Chesebro, setting an October 23 trial date for both. However, the judge has yet to decide when the other 17 defendants will go to trial. Lawyers for Trump argue that an October trial date does not allow enough time for preparation.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#donald-trump #georgia-election #kenneth-chesebro

legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump Faces Lengthy Four-Month Racketeering Trial, Prosecutor Reveals"

Fulton County prosecutors estimate that a racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others would take approximately four months to try in court, with testimony from around 150 witnesses. The estimate does not include jury selection, which could take months or longer. Prosecutors argue that all 19 defendants should be tried together, as the evidence and witnesses would remain the same. The hearing was held to determine whether two defendants, Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, should be tried separately or together.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#donald-trump #fulton-county #legalcourt-proceedings