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This is just a reality show at this point. Okay, the new judge who JUST was assigned to preside over the YSL RICO case against Young Thug and a whole bunch of co-defendants in Fulton County (Atlanta) has already recused herself, meaning she steppes aside, per recent court documents.

Who is or was the new judge? Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram, and she filed an Order of Recusal on Wednesday morning. 

Get this, Judge Ingram cited a courthouse deputy’s romantic involvement with one of the co-defendants, Christian Eppinger. And for this reason, she is out the picture. Ingram did not name the deputy, but other court documents identified her as Akeiba Stanley. This was confirmed according to FOX 5 Atlanta. And Stanley was arrested in June 2023. Fulton County is like ‘The Wire’ in real life. 

One has to ask, is she relieved? Like who wants to preside over this mess? This trial is already the longest in Georgia’s history with no ending in sight. 

With sincerity, and TBH professionalism, Judge Ingram expressed concern that this so-called relationship may create an “appearance of impropriety.”

She got that right. 

Judge Ingram was only assigned to the wild case just two days prior, following the removal of Fulton County Superior Court Judge Glanville. 

But now Ingram has officially requested that the case be reassigned to another lucky boss of the bench. 

About that deputy …

Multiple media outlets report that the order revealed that the former deputy, who served in Judge Ingram’s courtroom for nearly six months, was arrested after investigators uncovered her relationship with Eppinger.

The relationship came to light after Fulton County deputies seized the laptop of Eppinger’s attorney, Eric Johnson, suspecting that Eppinger was using it to communicate with other YSL members outside of custody. Stanley was arrested for allegedly using a phone to communicate with Eppinger both inside and outside the courtroom, visiting him in his jail cell, and attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail. 

Wild, crazy, INSANE.

So to uphold public confidence in the judiciary’s independence and impartiality, Judge Ingram recused herself from the case.

Who’s next up? We can’t wait to see who wins this lottery.

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Rapper turned accomplished actor Method Man, can appreciate a low-key relationship. The “Power Book” actor recently expressed gratitude for his 30 year relationship and marriage to his beloved wife, Tamika Smith. 

Born Clifford Smith, Jr., the 53-year-old, has been married to Tamika for about as long as his storied career. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, he reflected on the advantages of keeping his love life and family unit private. 

“I’ve been married to the same woman for 30 years, and the fact that my wife and I stay out of the public eye is a blessing in itself,” Method Man shared with Vanity Fair.

Let that sink in. M-E-T-H-O-D Man, has been with Tamika Smith for 30 years. Can we just clap and admire that?!

Ge this, the topic of his marriage came to light when Method Man was asked about his past party lifestyle, which he admitted he really enjoyed despite what some of his lyrics and image projected. 

He said, “I think there was some afterparty [a long time ago] in California, and I was having a bad day that day, but we all went out anyway. And the party was lit, it was a nice party, but I never felt so alone in my life.”

This feeling of isolation instilled that the party scene within an often toxic entertainment industry culture, wasn’t for him anymore. “And the fact that I felt conscious of being alone in a crowded room… then I felt uncomfortable,” he continued. “I wasn’t into it at all, and it was like, none of this is for me anymore.”

It’s clear Method Man values his privacy and time with Tamika. They met in the late ’90s when she was his personal assistant. The couple has been together for over 30 years and shares three children. Talk about the family unit.

Back in 2021, on Jada Pinkett-Smth’s “Red Table Talk”, he made it clear how he felt regarding the importance of respect in a relationship, stating, “Respect is first and foremost.” Say it louder for the messy ones in the back.

The Wu Tang Clan icon added, “As far as my family goes, I keep it out of the media. We’re happier that way, plus [my wife] prefers it that way. But just know we’re happy, period. That’s 

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