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Young Thug Co-Defendant Severed From YSL RICO After He’s Diagnosed With Schizophrenia

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One of Young Thug’s defendants in the YSL RICO case will be tried separately after he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jayden Myrick has been severed from the case after a mental evaluation that determined he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Myrick reportedly informed the judge that he hadn’t taken his psychiatric medication since December. Ultimately, Fulton County Judge Ural Glanville decided it would be best if Myrick would be tried separately. “I think severance would be appropriate at this point in time,” Judge Glanville ruled.

The decision comes shortly after Myrick told the court that he wanted to represent himself. In his bid, he claimed that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump would help him in court. “I’m not the regular inmate. I be with Joe Biden and Donald Trump and they be talking to me,” Myrick said during the hearing. “Donald Trump is going to get me out.” Ultimately, this claim prompted Judge Ural Glanville to ask Myrick to undergo a mental evaluation. 

Young Thug Co-Defendant To Be Tried Separately 

AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 17: Young Thug performs onstage at ‘Samsung Galaxy + Billboard’ during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Waterloo Park on March 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Amy E. Price/Getty Images for SXSW)

Myrick’s facing some serious charges related to the YSL indictment. Prosecutors charged him with attempted murder and possession of a weapon by an incarcerated individual. Additionally, he faces charges of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and participation in criminal street gang activity. He’s previously faced accusations of stabbing YFN Lucci in prison in Feb. ‘22, a crime which prosecutors claim Young Thug green-lit. Myrick was also convicted to a life sentence in October for the murder of Christian Broder.

Meanwhile, Young Thug continues to try and get bond in his case. His attorney Brian Steel filed a fourth motion for Thug’s release, claiming that the trial has impacted the rapper’s health negatively. Steel said Thug wakes up between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. each day for court while returning back to jail at late hours, leaving him “sleep deprived.” At this point, it’s unclear if the judge will grant Thug’s bond, especially after denying him three times in the past. The judge previously ruled that Thug is a flight risk. We’ll keep you posted on any more developments in Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial. 

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YSL RICO Public Defender Contemplates Starting OnlyFans Due To Pay Struggles

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Though it officially began several months ago, little headway has been made in regards to the YSL RICO trial. Some of the defendants, including Gunna, previously accepted plea deals allowing them to return to freedom. Others, like Young Thug, remain behind bars. Just last month, the “Day Before” artist filed for his fourth attempt at bond. The first three had already been rejected before proceedings even began. Thugger’s fans have been expressing their sympathy for the embattled artist and his situation. However, it seems the public defenders working on the YSL case are the ones who could really use some support.

Attorney Justin Hill spoke candidly about the low wages he’s received for his work with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He reportedly signed on to the case for little more than $7K. Now, he’s looking at bringing home $15K when all is said and done. Despite the fact that his income has more than doubled, the lawyer believes he could make more from working at a fast food joint, seeing as the YSL trial may potentially take years to complete.

YSL Attorneys Consider Working at Chick-fil-A or on OnlyFans

Rapper Young Thug attends Young Stoner Life Meet & Greet on April 22, 2021, in East Point, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

“For at least a year’s worth of full-time work, that’s essentially less than minimum wage,” he vented to the outlet. “To be honest, I could make more money working at Chick-fil-A as a cashier,” Hill added. Still, he has no plans to walk away from Young Thug and the other YSL defendants. “I don’t think any of us want to come off this case. We just need to be adequately compensated,” he reasonably explained. Elsewhere, another attorney named Angela D’Williams spoke with WSB-TV about her situation, which has her contemplating turning to selling adult content.

“This case is slated to last for about a year, and if you were to do the math, it would be six dollars an hour,” she explained. “I can’t take any new cases, I can’t close any cases. I need something to survive off of. We were under the impression that GPDC was advocating for us, and once they put those walls up, I’m thinking I need to start an OnlyFans.” Williams apparently submitted. request for additional funds in March, and later heard back from the director cancelling their meeting. As Bossip notes, a spokesperson for the Georgia Public Defender Council told WSB-TV that they’re currently “working to find [more money]” for lawyers being impacted. Check out our deep dive into the wildest moments from the YSL RICO trial so far here, and tap back in later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Young Thug’s Legal Team Files Fourth Motion for Bond

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Young Thug is once again attempting to get bond as he awaits trial for the YSL Rico.

Jury selection is still underway for the trial, entering month five, and Young Thug’s legal team is attempting to get the rapper out on bond. Thugger is facing RICO charges in Fulton County, Georgia.

Attorney Brian Steel represents Young Thug and spoke to ABC News, highlighting that his client does not pose a risk.

“Mr. Williams is not a risk to commit a crime and he’s not a risk to flee the jurisdiction and that’s what bond is about,” Steel said.

Steel also states early mornings, coupled with long nights in returning to his cell, have impacted his health and ability to get ready for trial.

You can read more about the YSL Rico trial here.

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Young Thug Adds Gunna’s Music To His Instagram Bio

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Young Thug’s Instagram page has many fans scratching their heads, as a link to Gunna’s DS4EVER is now in his bio. Of course, given that he currently waits in jail on RICO charges along with various other codefendants, this is an odd development. Not only that, but it’s even odder because his “Ski” collaborator took a plea deal and testified against YSL. If you’re looking for an explanation, the comments sections on coverage of this phenomenon is already rife with theories and assumptions. Whatever the case, there’s too little information to know the true intent of this move, or to identify what their relationship is like now.

“How else he finna pay for them lawyer fees,” one user suggested under DJ Akademiks’ post of the development. As such, many think that this is just promotion for DS4EVER so YSL can make more money while its members wait behind bars. “Gunna watching too many hacking documentaries sitting at the crib,” another fan theorized. Other possible interpretations are that this is Thugger’s PR team trying to make public amends. Maybe Young Thug himself sought to make their friendship clear without a statement, or deliver a very convoluted and strange diss.

Young Thug Promotes Gunna On Instagram

Regardless, our guess is as good as yours as to what could’ve prompted this move. Still, even if Thug came out with a statement defending Gunna, people would likely continue to trash him for his actions. For example, when a fan compiled all his anti-snitching bars, social media bashed him. In addition, other rappers apparently threw subliminals or unfollowed the “Drip Or Drown” MC, along with strong words from his (perhaps former) YSL cohorts.

Meanwhile, Thugger is currently looking for bond with the help of his attorney- for the fourth time in the past year. “Mr. Williams is not a risk to commit a crime and he’s not a risk to flee the jurisdiction and that’s what bond is about,” attorney Brian Steel told ABC News. Also, he added that he “previously put forth compelling evidence, without doubt, that conditions can be imposed which permit bond to be set.” This request for bond comes as concerns for his health due to fatigue and sleep depravation become more common on social media. Hopefully he can await jurisdiction in humane and healthy conditions. Regardless, the fact remains that, until someone offers an explanation, fans can’t wrap their head around that Instagram bio. For the latest news on Young Thug and Gunna, stick around on HNHH.

Miles Farley Granted Bond In YSL Case Amid Courtroom Chaos

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The RICO case surrounding YSL has finally gone to trial. However, chaos reigned in the courtroom during its opening days. Miles Farley has been charged with the murder of Shymel Drinks alongside various RICO charges. The alleged murder came as part of the feud between YSL and YFN. Farley, the creator of the “Make America Slime Again” brand, is a unique figure in the sprawling trial. Unlike many of his co-defendants, Farley refused a plea deal. The deal would have required him to admit that YSL was a “street gang” and provide testimony against other defendants in court.

However, Farley has mostly been an afterthought in the proceedings so far this week. That is because Thursday saw his attorney, Anastassios Manettas, arrested on possession charges while entering the Fulton County Courthouse. Manettas has reportedly attempted to bring prescription medication into the courtoom. Before that, Wednesday saw the dramatic removal of Rodalius “Lil’ Rod” Ryan from the courtroom. Farley’s case was also severed by presiding judge Ural Glanville, meaning Farley will stand trial alone.

Farley Granted $650k bond

On Friday, Farley was granted a $650k bond by Judge Glanville. This means that if he can pay up, he will have a degree of freedom before his trial. The conditions of Farley’s bond were outlined as being required to wear ankle and wrist monitors, stay off social media, and respect a 10pm curfew. No date has been set for Farley’s trial. Farley’s trial was severed from the wider YSL case, meaning Farley will have his charges as a sole defendant.

The decision to grant Farley bond over a year after he was indicted came as a result of the week’s dramatic events. The arrest of Manettas, who will still represent Farley, was the primary reason cited by Glanville for his issuing of the bond. Manettas’ arrest was also cited as the driving force behind Glanville’s decision to sever Farley’s case, the seventh instance of severance in the trial. However, Manettas appeared confident after learning of his client’s bond. “In my opinion, [it] didn’t go very well for the state,” Manettas told Atlanta’s Channel 2 Action News. The lawyer of one of over a dozen involved in the trial and represents a number of other defendants. The court proceedings are set to continue next week.

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YSL Attorney Arrested For Bringing Prescription Drugs to Court, Assaulting Officer

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A defense attorney for one of the YSL members on trial in the crew’s RICO case in Atlanta has been arrested for bringing prescription pills past the court’s checkpoint and now faces four criminal charges himself.

Miles Farley’s lawyer Anastassios Manettas was charged with possession, obstruction, disruption of court proceedings and simple battery on a law enforcement officer.

Following Manettas’ arrest, George Chidi, an Atlanta-based journalist who has been detailing the YSL RICO case on record since last year, took to Twitter to weigh in on the new development involving Manettas.

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Young Thug Offers A Rare Smile In Court

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Young Thug has been in court for quite some time at this point. As many of you know, he is currently on trial in the YSL RICO case. Overall, Thugger is being accused of a plethora of accused crimes. In fact, the prosecution has painted the artist as some sort of criminal mastermind and mafia don. Although the artist has some of the best lawyers in the world, there is no telling what could end up happening in this case. After all, RICO cases can come with extremely long prison sentences.

If you have been following along with the case, you would know that the court proceedings have not been without antics. Consequently, there have been numerous delays and recesses. People have been making a scene in the court, and it always leads to confusion. Additionally, the trial is being filmed, which then leads to some of these moments going viral. This is bad for both the defense and the prosecution, who just want to get on with the trial. Needless to say, this could all take a while.

Young Thug Perseveres

However, Young Thug seems to be keeping a very positive attitude while in court. In the video above posted by OurGenerationMusic, Thugger could be seen smiling while talking to his lawyer. Overall, it is a very small gesture. However, it does show that Thug still has some positivity despite everything that is happening. Although, it should be noted that court didn’t go that smoothly yesterday. According to TheNeighborhoodTalk, calamity took place in the court as Lil Rod was taken away in handcuffs. Furthermore, there were other defendants who experienced the same fate. All sorts of chaos took place, and eventually, cameras had to be turned off.

It was yet another example of how this hasn’t exactly been the smoothest trial. Either way, we’re sure both sides of the equation would rather this just go on as normal. There is a lot at stake here, and there are a lot of people’s lives who are at stake. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.

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YSL Codefendant Facing Mental Evaluation For Claiming Trump Gave Him Legal Advice

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The RICO trial of YSL and Young Thug just encountered yet another roadblock after Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville ordered a mental evaluation of a codefendant. Moreover, YSL affiliate Jayden Myrick claimed to receive legal advice from former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. This followed various delays in the jury selection process, which is expected to take months to complete. Since January, the court has searched for jurors to evaluate the crimes and fates of Young Thug and 13 other codefendants. With this new development, the trial might take longer to get underway.

Furthermore, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Judge Glanville expressed concern for Myrick’s statements. Last month, his attorneys made a request for a hearing to establish the 22-year-old’s competency to represent himself in court. Said request came directly as a result of his wishes. “I’m not the regular inmate,” he reportedly stated during the hearing. “I be with Joe Biden and Donald Trump and they be talking to me. Donald Trump is going to get me out.” Afterwards, he struggled to make himself clear in the court’s eyes. “I have some serious concerns about his present competency,” the judge remarked after asking if he took medication.

Judge Orders Mental Evaluation Of Codefendant In YSL Case

However, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Myrick did receive medical prescriptions, which included an antipsychotic. Still, the codefendant maintained that he doesn’t need treatment via said medication. “I don’t need the medication,” he allegedly told the court. Not only that, but he expressed dissatisfaction with his legal team, alleging that his defense wasn’t on his side.

Given these statements, Judge Glanville ordered a mental evaluation of Myrick within 48 hours. Moreover, this evaluation would determine whether the alleged YSL coconspirator is competent to stand trial among his cohorts. If the evaluation rules otherwise, his case could face separate trial so as to not cause further delays for his 13 codefendants. As such, perhaps this won’t affect the case’s timeline as the situation suggests. Despite those hopes, given how many twists and turns this case underwent, it’s not out of the question. For the latest updates on Young Thug and YSL’s RICO trial, come back to HNHH.

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YSL Case: Potential Juror Sentenced To Jail Time For Filming Jury Selection Process

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More headaches surround the jury selection process in the YSL case have emerged. Over the past few months, the defense and prosecutors struggled to identify their jurors for the RICO trial. However, the judge has also found himself scolding many of the potential candidates. This time, a judge issued jail time for one individual accused of recording the jury selection process. The judge explained that there were potential punishments: a $1000 fine or 20 days in jail. Ultimately, he sentenced the juror to 3 days behind bars for contempt.

“Madam, I think given that the amount of time and energy and effort and care we spent in making that particular pronouncement, and I even – I tell it multiple times for multiple reasons and you decide that you want to do what you wanted to do,” the judge said before the individual tried to provide an explanation. “Well, you pulled out your phone and you recorded this court’s proceedings which is a direct violation of the court’s orders so I’m going to sentence you to three days in jail.”

YSL Juror Jailed For Contempt

The judge explained that he didn’t want to issue a fine to the individual because of his repeated warnings during the jury selection process. “Unfortunately, I have told several people and made several iterations of this particular notice. And you video taped our proceedings. It’s a brazen violation of these particular proceedings,” he said. While the juror tried to explain that “so much was going on,” the judge shut her “excuse for behavior” down.”

Unfortunately, this is just among the many issues that have occurred during the jury selection process. In the past few months, the judge has scolded and punished a number of individuals. One juror, in particular, found themselves having to write a paper on the importance of jury selection after reportedly skipping town for vacation.  Another was found in contempt for allegedly trying to contact a reporter. Due to the number of mishaps throughout the Young Thug trial, there will be roughly 1,200 potential jurors called. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding the YSL RICO case including the progress with jury selection. 

Young Thug Flexes Gains In New Prison Pic

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Young Thug remains behind bars as he awaits the YSL RICO trial to begin. The rapper was arrested last May along with 27 other associates, including Gunna, who has since been released after taking an Alford Plea. In the past two months, jury selection has been underway and the process has been from furthest thing to smooth. Many have been excused after sharing their hardships with the judge. By the time February rolled around, the jury selection process appeared to be stagnant and they expected it to take several months.

Jury selection aside, many of the co-defendants have found themselves in hot water. There was that infamous moment where a co-defendant tried to hand Young Thug a pill that he immediately handed over to the bailiff. However, the leak of YSL Woody’s interrogation video became the biggest controversy to emerge thus far. Though a judge rejected a motion for a mistrial, the incident is being further investigated. Meanwhile, the prosecutors have expressed fear that their potential star witness might be in danger. 

Young Thug Shows Gains

Since his arrest, we haven’t heard many updates from Young Thug but his family members and friends passed along messages on his behalf. A few months ago, she assured fans that the rapper was in good spirits during this trying time. However, over the weekend, she blessed fans with a new picture of Thug via video call. The rapper has clearly been working out heavily these days. Dolly White shared a photo of Thug flexing his gains, writing, “My Heart.”

Prior to Dolly White’s update, Metro Boomin revealed that he also got the opportunity to chop it up with Thug. He also expressed optimism that Thug would be back sooner rather than later. “Talked to [spider emoji] today and just know when he touchdown the whole [earth emoji] gon feel it [bicep flex emoji],” he wrote. Metro was one of the few artists to release music with Thug since his arrest. Thugger appeared on Heroes & Villains singles, “Trance” alongside Travis Scott and “Metro Spider.” Perhaps, Metro might unload some more unreleased Thug sometime soon. Check out Dolly White’s post above.