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YFN RICO Trial Officially Set To Begin Early Next Year

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Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial is already underway and dominating headlines with new revelations almost every day. But fans are already looking towards what’s next with the YFN RICO trial. That case is headlined by YFN Lucci whose name has already come up in connection to Young Thug. During the pre-trial proceedings, the judge in the YSL case ruled lyrics from certain Young Thug songs admissible. One of the lyrics chosen by the prosecution was alluded to be about Lucci, though many online have disputed that.

Now Lucci is inching ever closer to ultimately learning his fate with an official date set for the YFN RICO trial to begin. That date is January 8 which could put it in line with some of the other high-profile rap cases being heard across the country right now. The YSL RICO trial is expected to last quite a long time and should certainly intersect with the beginning of the YFN trial. It could also coincide with YNW Melly’s second trial. His first came earlier this year but ultimately ended in a mistrial and he’s been in jail ever since waiting for the start of his next trial.

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YFN RICO Trial Gets Official Start Date

The YFN Trial has been delayed for months while the YSL RICO trial unfolded. Part of that likely had to do with YSL Lil Woody who is reportedly an informant. Earlier this year video leaked of him specifically snitching on YFN Lucci. Lucci was also expected to potentially testify in the YSL case though that doesn’t seem like it will ultimately happen.

The official trial start date of January 8, 2024 is almost exactly a year after it was scheduled to originally start on January 9, 2023. What do you think of the YFN RICO trial potentially coinciding with the YSL RICO and YNW Melly trials? Which of the high-profile rappers do you expect to beat their cases? Let us know in the comment section below.

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The YSL Trial: Attorney Claims YFN Lucci Targeted Young Thug for Beef to Become a Bigger Artist and Make Money

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The YSL Rico trial rolled into day two on Tuesday, bringing about an interesting note from Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel.

According to court reporter Bryson Paul, Steel dives into Young Thug’s beef with fellow Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, claiming it started because Lucci needed money.

According to Paul, Lucci’s beef was due to being “broke and trying to attach himself to a bigger artist like thug did @LilTunechi.”

YFN Lucci has chose not to appear in the YSL case as a witness.

DJ Akademiks posted court documents showing Lucci, born Rayshawn Bennett, refused to sign a subpoena to appear in court against YSL defendants.

Lucci and Young Thug have a long-standing beef. Lucci’s attorney Drew Findling spoke to TMZ in December and stated he would not be a part of the YSL RICO case. Findling says Lucci has not been in contact with law enforcement that has any involvement in the current YSL case.

“Any party can announce, for example, that Abraham Lincoln is on their witness list, but those words alone are meaningless. So, to be 100% clear, Rayshawn Bennett (Lucci) will not be a witness in the YSL case,” Findling said.

Like Young Thug, Lucci is currently sitting in jail for a trial involving murder charges. His focus is presently on the Fulton County case.

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Young Thug’s Lawyer Explains YFN Lucci Connection In Court

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Young Thug’s high-profile YSL RICO trial got started earlier this week. Though it’s just the second day, there are already major revelations being made. According to Bryson “Boom” Paul, Thug’s attorney Brian Steele provided an explanation for the original of Thug’s beef with fellow rapper YFN Lucci. He alleged that Lucci is actually broke and is attaching himself to more relevant rappers in order to generate attention and clout. Steele even claimed that Thug himself did something similar to Lil Wayne when he was a much less popular artist.

The trial is properly underway now after a rough start to the proceedings yesterday. The judge was already frustrated with lawyers from both sides, even before the opening day proceedings. But he was even more frustrated with the prosecution after they failed to deliver all the text slides in their opening statement to the defense. As a result, the opening statements were delayed. The jury had to be dismissed while they sorted the problem of sharing the opening statements between lawyers.

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Young Thug’s Lawyer Brings Up YFN Lucci, Lil Wayne

As a result of the failure of the prosecution to hand over all their material Young Thug’s lawyers moved for a mistrial yesterday. Despite his issues with the prosecutions handling of the proceedings, the judge denied the mistrial request. It’s the most recent in a series of issues between the lawyers in the case and the judge who is hearing it.

During the pretrial, the judge had a heated moment with Thug’s lawyer Brian Steele. While they were examining a witness brought in as a gang expert, Steele was frustrated with the prosecutions constant objections. When he described the evaluation as a “farce” the judge specifically warned him to not use that description. That was just one of numerous issues that emerged with lawyers throughout pre trial proceedings. What do you think of Young Thug’s lawyers explanation of his beef with YFN Lucci? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Meek Mill Speaks Out Against Using Rap Lyrics In Trials

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Earlier this week, it was announced that lyrics from various Young Thug songs would be allowed as evidence in his YSL RICO trial. Many online spoke out against the move immediately. Most notably, Killer Mike expressed his fear over the potential outcomes of the decision via his Instagram story. Now, Meek Mill, who has also long been an advocate for social justice and improving the justice system, is weighing in.

In a tweet, Meek explained his position. “Locking us for rapping got me scared to do a interview free Jeff free Lucci,” the post reads. It’s far from the first time Meek has weighed in on the events of Young Thug’s trial. Just last week he expressed his confidence in Thugger to beat the case. He was responding to reports that the judge was unhappy with the prosecution in the case. Meek described the trial as “messy” and consequently claimed that would help Thug beat the case. Check out Meek’s newest tweet on the trial below.

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Meek Mill Says Free Young Thug And YFN Lucci

Overnight, Meek Mill released his new collaborative album with Rick Ross. The album is called Too Good To Be True and its 17-song tracklist is packed full of impressive features. Vory, Fabolous, DJ Khaled, Teyana Taylor, The Dream, Jeremih, French Montana, Future and more appear on the album. The project also features an NBA themed remix as a bonus track with appearances from Damian Lillard and Shaq.

Meek Mill also had to recently respond to a callout from Dee-1. The New Orleans rapper took aim at Meek, Rick Ross, and Jim Jones for including violent lyrics in their songs. Subsequently, Meek clapped back on Instagram pointing out how those lyrics allowed him to transition into somebody who could be a force for good. What do you think of Meek Mill’s take on lyrics being used in trials? Let us know in the comment section below.

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New Jail Photo of YFN Lucci Surfaces Online

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A new image of YFN Lucci has made it online. Akademiks shared the picture, noting the rapper has been locked up for over 947 days.

CP3, a Florida-based rapper signed to YFN Lucci, is currently incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail on armed robbery charges. Video footage has surfaced showing members from YFN’s crew beefing with YSL affiliates inside of the jail and in one instance, showed CP3 being surrounded and then stabbed by alleged YSL members.

See the entire video of the jailhouse confrontation involving CP3 and at least a dozen other inmates surrounding him HERE

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As for YFN Lucci, he rejected the district attorney’s plea deal of 20 years in his RICO case while the YSL RICO trial is currently underway, with Young Thug facing life behind bars if convicted.

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YFN Lucci’s Artist Stabbed By Alleged YSL Members In Jail

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CP3, a Florida-based rapper signed to YFN Lucci, is currently incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail on armed robbery charges. Video footage has surfaced showing members from YFN’s crew beefing with YSL affiliates inside of the jail and in one instance, showed CP3 being surrounded then stabbed by alleged YSL members.

See the entire video of the jailhouse confrontation involving CP3 and at least a dozen other inmate surrounding him HERE

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As for YFN Lucci, he rejected the district attorney’s plea deal of 20 years in his RICO case while the YSL RICO trial is currently underway, with Young Thug facing life behind bars if convicted.

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New Prison Photo Of YFN Lucci Surfaces Online

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It was recently reported that Atlanta rapper YFB Lucci turned down a plea deal from prosecutors in which he would have to serve 20 years behind bars. With that sort of legal assertion, either Lucci, whose real name is Rashawn Bennett, is expecting a better deal to be offered or he plans on going to trial.

Deapite his circumstances, Lucci still shows off his shiny diamond encrusted smile in a new photo from behind bars, where the rapper is sporting noticeably longer hair and a signature prison striped uniform.

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YFN Lucci Rejects Plea Offer From Prosecutors In Racketeering Case

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YFN Lucci has rejected a plea deal offered by Georgia prosecutors in his ongoing racketeering case. The Fulton County District Attorney recommended a 20-year sentence, with 17 years to be served in prison, but Lucci’s attorneys have deemed the offer “absurd” and have criticized the handling of the case. Plea Offer Rejected YFN Lucci, real […]

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YFN Lucci Rejects Deal That Would Recommend 20-Year Sentence

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YFN Lucci will not accept a plea deal from Georgia prosecutors and will instead go to trial. TMZ notes Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis recommended a 20-year sentence for Lucci, 17 of which to be served in prison.

In the plea deal, Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis requested that Lucci plead guilty to charges including felony murder, racketeering, aggravated assault, and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

Lucci, born Rayshawn Bennett, is represented by Drew Findling and Gabe Banks who believe the charges are “absurd” and are in custody for 2.5 years.

Additionally, YFN Lucci has chosen not to appear in the YSL case as a witness.

DJ Akademiks posted court documents showing Lucci, born Rayshawn Bennett, refused to sign a subpoena to appear in court against YSL defendants.

Lucci and Young Thug have a long-standing beef. Lucci’s attorney Drew Findling spoke to TMZ in December and stated he would not be a part of the YSL RICO case. Findling says Lucci has not been in contact with law enforcement that has any involvement in the current YSL case.

“Any party can announce, for example, that Abraham Lincoln is on their witness list, but those words alone are meaningless. So, to be 100% clear, Rayshawn Bennett (Lucci) will not be a witness in the YSL case,” Findling said.

Like Young Thug, Lucci is currently sitting in jail for a trial involving murder charges. His focus is presently on the Fulton County case.

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Boosie Badazz Reacts To YFN Lucci’s Plea Deal Offer

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Boosie Badazz recently shared his opinion on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis offering YFN Lucci a plea deal. Earlier today, it was revealed that the rapper has chosen to turn down the deal. This means that he’s now headed to trial to fight the RICO charges. The deal would see Lucci serve 17 years behind bars if he had accepted. He would have had to plead guilty to felony murder, racketeering, aggravated assault, and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

On Instagram Live, Boosie claims that he knows Lucci doesn’t deserve the charges he’s been hit with. He explains that Lucci “goes home every night to his family,” saying that he’s “doing none of that sh*t [that he’s accused of].” Boosie also says, “it’s a bad RICO, dog.” He goes on to question statements made by a witness, claiming that they sound as though they’ve been paid.

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Boosie Says Witness Sounds “Paid”

Lucci’s attorneys, Drew Findling and Gabe Banks, told TMZ that they believe the plea deal offered was “absurd.” They also claimed the DA is prioritizing “newer, high-profile cases that have completely monopolized the Court’s resources” over Lucci’s case. The attorneys noted the DA’s “utter inability to prosecute complex cases.” Lucci has denied his charges, and now he plans to fight them. His attorneys say, “Despite the obstacles consistently placed in the way of Mr. Bennett’s constitutional right to a speedy and fair trial, we continue to be ready and prepared to defend these false allegations.”

Despite speculation that he may choose to do so, Lucci refused to testify against Young Thug amid his own RICO charges in March. Earlier this week, it was reported that Young Thug, Gunna, and Lil Baby were added to the witness list in the YFN RICO trial. Gunna has faced a massive amount of public backlash following his decision to accept a plea deal in the YSL RICO trial. Since his release from prison, he’s been dealing with rampant accusations that he “snitched” on Young Thug.

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