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Young Thug’s Lawyer Seeks To Remove YSL Polo From RICO Trial Due To His Behavior

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Multiple YSL affiliates are still behind bars following multiple delays in jury selection and other factors in the rap-centered collective’s RICO case. While most of the attention is understandably on Young Thug, his codefendants are proving to be just as important in this trial, for better or worse. Moreover, a lot of these delays occurred due to the court severing other affiliates from the trial for a variety of reasons. Many of these relate to the individuals’ behavior, mental health, and series of crimes committed while awaiting trial in this case. This new instance of that has unclear context behind it, but Thug’s legal team believes it could be a detriment.

Furthermore, new footage of YSL Polo’s odd movements and refusal to give verbal acknowledgement in court caused concern among many. Not only is this due to his own health and state of mind, but in terms of how it will affect Young Thug and the YSL trial as a whole. Thugger’s attorney Brian Steel witnessed this, and according to a newly surfaced motion, wants to take action. He filed to sever Polo, real name Cordarius Dorsey, from this trial to ensure a fair process for his client.

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“Jeffery Williams, by and through undersigned counsel, hereby files this motion to Sever Parties in the above-referenced case,” Young Thug’s team’s motion reads. “In support of this Motion, Mr. Williams shows as follows. Mr. Williams is innocent of all charges in the above-referenced indictment. Mr. Dorsey, a co-indictee, has displayed unprofessional and unacceptable conduct in Court, in the presence of this Honorable Court, as announced on the Record on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

“Based upon information and belief, during a separate trial, Mr. Dorsey, using movements with his hands, threatened the prosecutors as well as the jurors,” it continues. “Mr. Williams has filed a Demand for Speedy Trial and will not upset that Demand for Speedy Trial. However, Mr. Williams asks this Honorable Court to exercise its discretion and sever Mr. Dorsey so that Mr. Williams’ Constitutional right to a fair trial is not prejudiced.” Despite these difficulties, the Atlanta trap pioneer holds his head high in court. For more news and the latest updates on Young Thug and YSL, log back into HNHH.

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YFN Lucci’s Attorney Issues Motion Demanding Speedy Trial

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YFN Lucci’s RICO case has been in the courts for a long time, but there’s been little progression when it comes to bringing it fully underway. In that meantime, various developments came into effect, but none that have fully kept the trial moving, for understandable or confusing reasons. As such, the rapper’s legal team seeks to apply pressure to the court to move it forward as much as they can within a specific timeframe. Moreover, his attorney filed a motion demanding a speedy trial on Wednesday (August 30) that details its conditions and expectations. Apparently, if the court agrees, they could acquit the Atlanta MC of all charges if his trial doesn’t fully begin soon.

“I hereby certify that I have on this day served a true and correct copy of the within and foregoing DEMAND FOR SPEEDY TRIAL upon all parties or counsel of record via US Postal Service, hand delivery, or the Court’s e-filing system,” the motion reads. “Submitted this the 30th day of August, 2023. …Prosecutor and Judge’s chambers with a copy of this Demand For Speedy Trial. Therefore, Mr. Bennett respectfully requests that he be tried at this Term of Court or at the next Term of Court or the following Term of this Court. In default of such trial, [he requests] that he be fully acquitted and discharged of said offenses lodged against him in the instant Indictment.”

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YFN Lucci’s Lawyer’s Speedy Trial Motion

Reportedly, these court terms refer to the next six months, which sets a deadline for the court to try YFN Lucci. That seems quite optimistic considering the trajectory of the trial so far. Still, it’s possible that the court came close to putting this case in motion. While this motion seems like a Hail Mary, this legal battle is no stranger to surprises.

Meanwhile, among the most notable recent happenings in this case is that the 32-year-old denied a plea deal. Furthermore, it seems like he and his team want to fight this without resorting to extracurricular methods. They fought hard to get to this point, and this extra pressure could force authorities to avoid the risk of letting him go. For more news and the latest updates on YFN Lucci, check back in with HNHH.

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“Black Voices For Trump” Leader Harrison Floyd Still In Jail After Refusing To Hire A Lawyer

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The Donald Trump case continues to add more headlines. There were 19 defendants and among them, one still remains behind bars for the time being. That man is Harrison Floyd, and he is the only individual not to strike a bond agreement before his arrest by authorities. The reason why the “Black Voices for Trump” leader is still locked up is due part to his judge Emily Richardson stating that she views him as a flight risk to commit more crimes.

“So I’m going to go ahead and find that you are at risk to commit additional felonies and a potential risk to flee the jurisdiction.” Because of that, Richardson is currently denying a shot for Floyd to receive an agreement on a bond. “I do find that based on the open charge against you there are grounds for bond to be denied at this point.” According to FOX News, Floyd is facing charges of influencing witnesses, conspiracy to commit solicitation of false statements and writings, and violating the Georgia RICO Act. He is being contained at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, after turning himself in on Thursday. 

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An Instagram video clip is making its way across the platform catching the conversation between Floyd and Judge Emily Richardson. This is becoming a big deal too because he states in the video that he does not want to hire a lawyer since they are too expensive for him. Lloyd says he cannot afford to put his family and his daughter in a tough situation. It is unfortunate to hear that, but of course, this whole deal brings up a whole bunch of questions.

What are your initial thoughts on Harrison Floyd being denied a bail agreement? Do you think Donald Trump will help him in any capacity? Do you feel bad for Floyd refusing to hire a lawyer for how expensive it is for him? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Donald Trump and the rest of this case.

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YFN Lucci Still Making Romantic Gestures From Prison

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YFN Lucci is making men everywhere look bad. Despite being imprisoned on racketeering charges, he’s still treating his lady on the outside. In a new clip, she shows off an ornate flower arrangement and some designer pieces she’s been spoiled with. The clip also features a message Lucci sent her from prison. Fans in the comments were impressed that he was treating her better than many guys who aren’t even behind bars. “Them n*ggas in jail be spoiling their girls better than the ones out! Howwww!???” the top comment on the post reads. “he a good pen pal I want a jail Nigga like this,” reads another comment.

YFN Lucci is in jail dealing with some pretty substantial charges. He was indicted as part of a massive RICO operation in May of 2021. Shortly after that he was denied bond and has remained incarcerated ever since. Back in June, Lucci was offered a plea deal by the Fulton County District Attorney. That deal would have required him to plead guilty to a number of charges, felony murder included among them. The deal would have resulted in Lucci spending 17 years in prison. Ultimately, he turned it down and decided to fight the RICO charges in a trial.

YFN Lucci Spoils His Girl From Behind Bars

In the wake of the news that YFN Lucci turned down his plea deal, many others reacted. One of which was Boosie Badazz who explained how mis-judged Lucci is in the situation. He says Lucci “goes home every night to his family,” and is “doing none of that sh*t. It’s a bad RICO, dog.”

YFN Lucci hasn’t released a new project since 2020’s Wish Me Well 3. Despite his imprisonment though, new Lucci verses do occasionally pop up on other artist’s songs. Earlier this year he made an appearance on the new Mozzy EP Kollect Kall. What do you think of of YFN Lucci continuing to make romantic gestures to his girl even while behind bars? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Young Thug’s Sister Reacts To Quando Rondo Getting Bond Before Him

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Young Thug’s sister, Dolly White, believes that another famous rapper got off easy on gang-related charges while her brother remains behind bars. Moreover, she reacted on Twitter to the news of Quando Rondo getting a $100K bond on charges of allegedly leading the Rollin’ 60s gang, drug-related charges, and other crimes. Given the nature of these allegations, it’s easy to compare his sprawling indictment with 18 codefendants to that of Thug and YSL. In addition, White also lamented the unsuccessful (as of writing this article) search for jurors in her brother’s criminal case. Most importantly, she questioned why a failing system gives one person bond on these charges but leaves another in the dust.

“So quando got a bond on Rico charges but they won’t give Jeff one,” White tweeted of Young Thug’s situation in relation to Quando Rondo’s, although she’s probably not suggesting that Rondo should be in jail for more. In subsequent tweets, she elaborated on her thoughts. “Let alone found not one juror to start the process,” White wrote. “The system failing us when they won’t Free Jeff already damn.” While both cases are surely quite different, the quest for Thugger’s bond proved to be much more difficult than many likely expected.

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Dolly White Laments That Quando Rondo Got Bond, But Young Thug Hasn’t

For one, the necessity of bond was stressed when the Atlanta trap pioneer was hospitalized amid reports of poor health and fatigue. Also, it’s been over a year since Young Thug and other YSL member were arrested, and yet there’s been little progress in the trial. As such, Dolly White’s clamors join a whole host of others online that beg for Thug and company’s release. Seeing other rappers’ freedom on similar charges, however unique their case may be, must be a frustrating experience. Nevertheless, hopefully this changes soon and we at least see swift development in the RICO indictment to at least keep family members out of limbo.

All that said, the 31-year-old continues to make huge impacts in the game, even from a jail cell. He just released the album BUSINESS IS BUSINESS that recently had a reordered version from Metro Boomin with two new tracks, one of which features Juice WRLD and Nicki Minaj. With that, fans are happy that more of his music is coming out amid hard times, which will surely support his family and maintain his artistic legacy. Still, it doesn’t change the fact that he’s behind bars, and that more humane and equitable treatment is all that his family asks for. On that note, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Young Thug.

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Gunna “Told,” Says Taxstone In His Take On Snitching Allegations

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The conversation surrounding Gunna’s plea deal in the YSL RICO case needs no explanation or summary. That being said, the debate certainly caught new wind online thanks to his most recent album a Gift & a Curse, which addresses many of these accusations on wax. Of course, it’s not in a particularly detailed or name-dropping way, but the College Park MC goes deep into his emotions surrounding this situation and how he feels switched up on. However, Taxstone is the latest figure in the hip-hop world to suggest that he deserves every bit of criticism. Moreover, the podcaster let out a series of tweets offering his view on the subject.

“Offering unknown information in a criminal investigation that can help the governments case is snitching,” Taxstone wrote on Saturday (June 17). “What’s so hard about understanding that. This is not a complex thing there no dry snitching or wet snitching. If you tell the cops something that can help there case get closed you Told. So yes Gunna Told the moment he admitted that YSL was a gang when it’s a record label. Why would you agree with the government that YSL was a gang ? That’s what they’re trying to prove. The sad s**t about gunna plea is he probably really didn’t even know what he was doing probably was just trying to spin out the spot,” he added on Sunday (June 18).

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Taxstone’s Tweets Blasting Gunna For Snitching

Gunna Taxstone Snitching
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Regardless of the extremes that both sides go to in order to prove a point, video of Gunna testifying in court did make it much more ambiguous for many. Despite all the backlash, Gunna maintains that he did not cooperate and that people misrepresented his actions. Interestingly enough, Taxstone himself is currently in prison related to charges of shooting Troy Ave’s bodyguard. After a lot of legal and social media bakc-and-forths, Ave celebrated victory in the case while mourning his lost friend.

“To all my real ones that been riding with & for Me, today is the day I finally get to clear my name,” he wrote on Instagram. “It’s been almost 7 years since I lost one of my closest friends #RIPBANGA. 7 years of a narrative about it being my fault, 7 years of my character being assassinated all the while Trying to defend myself without saying much! At my weakest points I drew strength from GOD! drew strength from my Children & drew strength from Yall.” For more on Taxstone and Gunna, stay posted on HNHH.

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Hoodrich Pablo Juan Sends A Message To Young Thug From Prison

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Atlantra’s rap community has been under scrutiny over the last year. Beginning with the sweeping YSL indictment that’s left Young Thug behind bars for over a year, the Fulton County D.A. stated that there would be a number of other arrests coming soon. However, before Young Thug got hit with the RICO, Hoodrich Pablo Juan found himself in legal issues. In December, the former 1017 rapper copped a plea deal, leading to a 15-year sentence in his RICO case – 5 years behind bars, including time served, and 10 years on probation. 

As someone who’s dealing with a similar situation to Thug, he expressed his support for the incarcerated PUNK rapper. “We do this sh*t for the hood, we from the hood, we still in the hood. Y’all know what the f**k going on,” he began. “Free Slime, man. Keep all the rats, free all the real n***as. Y’all know what the f*** goin’ man, we never lettin’ up.” Although a short message, it comes on the heels of Gunna’s new single, “bread & butter,” which led to widespread backlash, even as he tried to tell his side of the story.

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Hoodrich Pablo Juan & Young Thug Charges

Although police arrested Young Thug on RICO charges last year, Hoodrich Pablo Juan was part of a huge indictment that took place in October 2020. Police arrested Hoodrich Pablo Juan in Upson County, GA for violating the RICO Act as a member of the Rollin 20 Neighborhood Bloods. Police arrested 46 individuals, including Juan, on charges including violating the RICO Act and  Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Preventions act, as well as drug trafficking, kidnapping, murder and aggravated assault.

Meanwhile, Young Thug remains behind bars as jury selection continues and many of his co-defendants cop plea deals. Most recently, Thug’s older brother Unfoonk returned to jail after violating the terms of his agreement. Police caught him with a gun and the judge recently sentenced him to 9 years behind bars. Besides that, Thug continues to try and make bail, especially after two consecutive visits to the hospital due to health issues, which his lawyer argues is because of poor food options. 

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Young Thug Challenges Evidence In RICO Trial

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It’s been a wild week in the YSL RICO trial. While the focus was expected to be on Jeffery “Young Thug” Williams, Young Thug was hospitalized twice. The exact cause of Thug’s hospitalization remains unknown. Before that, another defendant was severed from the YSL case after being diagnosed with schizophrenia. Earlier in May, Young Thung’s younger brother was re-arrested after violating the terms of his plea deal.

Finally making it to court, Young Thug sent shockwaves through the case as he and his representatives challenged some crucial evidence in the case. Prosecutors had submitted a recording from a Ring doorbell in connection with a shooting at a house in Atlanta in March 2022. According to police officers, while investigating the shooting, they communicated with someone that they claim is Young Thug. Over a dozen shell casings were recovered from the property, with ten shots reportedly hitting the house.

Young Thug Claims It’s Not Him On The Recording

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Rapper Young Thug attends the CARN*EVIL Halloween Party at a private residence on October 29, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

However, Young Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel is seeking to ban the record, according to AllHipHop. More specifically, Steel wants the recording ruled inadmissible unless the prosecution has a solid basis for positively identifying the voice as Young Thug. Georgia law is deep and complicated when it comes to the use of audio records in court. While it is generally admitted in court, there could be a valid argument for dismissing the evidence if can’t be proven to be the person in question. However, there is an argument to be made for allowing the evidence to be admitted to disprove it in front of a jury. Given Young Thug’s very distinct voice, that could be the way forward.

It’s a wild twist in a case that keeps providing them. Jury selection has reportedly ongoing. However, the jury is yet to be seated as the pre-trial continues to unfold. Defendants continue to be severed and tried separately. What are your thoughts on the case so far? Let us know in the comments below.

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Casanova Calls For Prayers Prior To Sentencing

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Casanova has been in hot water these past few years. The rapper is currently fighting a massive drug trafficking and RICO case. As he awaits sentencing, Casanova has asked his supporters for prayers. Big Cas took to Instagram while still in prison and left a message on his story. In the post he asked fans and supporters alike for spiritual support ahead of his sentencing next month. “June 27 I get sentence keep me in your prayers,” Casanova wrote.

Furthermore, Casanova’s sentencing stems from his alleged involvement in a round-up RICO case against the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang. Despite a multitude of delays in the sentencing for unknown reasons, the time for sentencing has finally started to approach. Casanova faces up to a whopping 60 years in prison for his array of alleged gang-related crimes. Moreover, the rapper has been behind bars since December 2020 when he was named as one of the 18 alleged members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation indicted in an extensive drug conspiracy case. Despite maintaining his innocence, Cas plead guilty to two counts of racketeering and narcotics conspiracy in May 2022.

Casanova Reaches Out From Prison

According to Rolling Stone at the time the Roc Nation signee moved to accept the prosecutors’ offer after somebody snitched on him. However, in his guilty plea Casanova admitted to trafficking around 100 kilograms of cannabis and acted as a signal caller for the gang. Not only that, the rapper admitted to his involvement in a 2018 robbery in New York. The robbery left the victim badly injured. Moreover, he also plead guilty to a shooting in Florida in July 2020 that happened due to a gambling dispute. Fans can buy “Free Casanova” merch from hoodies to tees for $45 to $60.

Furthermore, a couple of weeks a go Casanova posted a message speaking on the friends who betrayed him during his tough times. “Never re-friend an MF who tried to destroy ya character, ya money, or ya relationship,” he wrote. Cas finished his message by saying, “A snake only sheds its skin to become a bigger snake!….Hope that don’t go over y’all heads.” What are your thoughts on Casanova’s case? Send some loving energy his way as he waits for sentencing. For the latest on all things Hip-Hop follow HNHH for more.

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Tsu Surf Admits To RICO Charges

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Tsu Surf was one of the most respected battle rappers. The Newark-born performer was considered one of the kings of the scene. Furthermore, he had built up a loyal following, who loved him for his wordplay and unique stage presence. In recent years, he had also begun to add his voice to various mixtapes and collaborations. He was seen as an up-and-comer in mainstream spaces.

However, Surf gained a wider spotlight in 2022 when he engaged in a standoff with US Marshalls in New Jersey. Surf had been hit with RICO and firearms charges relating to his alleged involvement with the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips. The initially tense incident ended peacefully with Surf surrendering to law enforcement. At the time, Surf maintained his innocence on all charges.

Surf To Be Sentenced in September

According to the Department of Justice, Surf plead guilty to all charges in federal court on April 28. The charges against Surf included conspiracy of racketeering and unlawful possession of a firearm. Surf is scheduled to be sentenced on September 12. According to a statement released by the DoJ, Surf’s plea was related to charges dating back to 2015. “From 2015 through Sept. 22, 2022, Cox was a member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, a criminal enterprise responsible for acts of violence and the distribution of controlled substances in New Jersey and elsewhere. Cox held a leadership role within the enterprise. On March 18, 2017, Cox shot a firearm at a gang rival. On July 24, 2019, in Essex County, New Jersey, Cox, a convicted felon, knowingly possessed two loaded firearms.”

Furthermore, the rapper could be looking at up to 30 years in federal prison for the charges. Conspiracy of racketeering carries a 20-year maximum sentence, while unlawful possession of a firearm carries a 10-year sentence. Additionally, both charges carry a maximum fine of $250,000. However, it is unknown as to whether Surf will see reduced jail time in exchange for pleading guilty. Surf had previously pled not guilty to the RICO charges. Elsewhere, podcast Joe Budden, who had previously defended Surf, has not yet made a statement about the newest update in the case. Make sure you check HotNewHipHop for all things crime and hip-hop.

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