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Lil Woody Interrogation Leak Leads To Mistrial Request: Report

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An attorney for defendant Jayden Myrick, aka SetTrip, in the YSL RICO case, has reportedly filed for a mistrial. The report stems from court documents published by Law&Crime Network executive producer Cathy Russon. In them, Myrick’s legal team cites the recent leak of Lil Woody’s three-hour interrogation video. The leak has been spreading all over social media in recent days. The motion says that a court order previously mandated that discovery material not be shared on social media.

New York Times music reporter Joe Coscarelli posted the motion on Twitter as well. He writes, “The leak of this 3+ hour interrogation video regarding Young Thug and YSL — which is now excerpted on every rap gossip blog in existence (with lots wrong/out of context) — has led to a motion for mistrial today by one of the defendants.” During the video, Lil Woody can be seen appearing incredibly nervous as he speaks with police investigators. He didn’t have his lawyer with him at the time.

The Court Motion

The motion cites an order that states parties involved in the case should not disseminate discovery material on social media. The request explains, “On or about Friday, February 17, 2023, discovery material was disseminated on social media in clear violation of said Order. While said evidence may not directly implicate my client, it along with all of the publicity and courtroom incidents since the start of this trial that have not been the result of any conduct of my client, Jayden Myrick, make it impossible for him to receive a fair trial, as well as a jury that is honestly and truly fair and impartial. WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests a hearing in this matter instanter, and, that the case against him specifically, be dismissed with prejudice.”

Young Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel, who is not currently seeking a mistrial, says that he’s still “shocked and disappointed”. “The release of this video harms Mr. Williams a great deal. These are just stories,” he told Coscarelli before adding, “We need a trial by a fair and impartial jury.” Cathy Russon says that the parties are at least two months away from finalizing a jury.

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Young Scooter Says Half Of YSL Snitched On Young Thug In New Song Snippet

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The trial of Young Thug has taken many different twists and turns, even before jury selection began. It looks like there will be a few months until the trial begins. However, Thugger has the odds stacked against him. The District Attorney’s made it clear that they’re after Young Thug in this case. At the same time, it seems that more and more co-defendants are copping deals, while some are starting to single out Young Thug as the leader of YSL.

Many of those who copped plea deals stated that they didn’t bend or fold but that isn’t entirely true. Interrogation room footage of YSL Woody emerged over the weekend where he detailed alleged crimes committed by YSL. He pointed the finger at Thug, brought up 21 Savage, and even stated that he could get people to corroborate his confession via FaceTime. However, even with Gunna, his Alford Plea, which his attorney reiterated wouldn’t be used against any of the defendants, has left his reputation in shambles.

Young Scooter Says He Talked To Young Thug

Though many of Young Thug’s immediate associates appear to be folding under pressure, many of the rapper’s friends in the music industry are standing tall by him. Young Scooter, for example, recently shared a song snippet following a conversation with Young Thug. Scooter suggested that the PUNK rapper is aware that many of his co-defendants copped plea deals and have been “dropping dimes.” In fact, he suggested that roughly half of those who were arrested with Thug are beginning to fold.

“I just talked to Spider, I can’t call him Slime/ Half the slimes told, yeah, they droppin’ dimes/ Had to drop some for the hood ‘cause the streets cryin’/ Shit I’m already rich so I can’t die tryin’,” he raps on the record. Thug nor his attorneys have responded to any of the allegations surrounding YSL Woody or any of the other individuals who are reportedly cooperating. However, it’s clear that people like Scooter are concerned about the outcome in Young Thug’s trial. Check out the snippet above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

Young Thug Trial Faces Bump As Lawyers Of Two YSL Codefendants Are Pregnant

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The Young Thug and YSL trial recently took a turn as two lawyers of codefendants are now pregnant. Now, both YSL members potentially face separate trials at a later date that could keep them incarcerated for longer. Moreover, prosecutors filed a motion this week to eliminate Tenquarius Mender and Kahlieff Adams from Thug’s trial. Furthermore, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that prosecutors referred to “impending and imminent personal leave of absence.” However, the pregnant lawyers in question dismissed these notions and maintained they can fully represent their clients.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 17: Rapper Young Thug performs at halftime during the Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks game at State Farm Arena on November 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

“I don’t think pregnancy should be treated as a disease or a disability,” Nicole Fegan, who represents Mender, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “If Rihanna can do it, I’m sure that we can both adequately represent our clients.” While Thugger’s trial could last from six to nine months, it’s unclear how far along each lawyer is in their pregnancy. Interestingly, Fegan requested the judge to sever her client from the RICO case, and the court denied said motion. Following that, now she objected to the state creating a separate trial. From her statement, she seemed to specifically highlight that jury selection is already underway. As such, any initial plans she had for severance would now hurt the process too much.

“I think at this point, trying them separately would be expensive and potentially prejudicial because the jury selection process has already started,” Fegan remarked. “We’ve been on this case since May, and in May I wasn’t pregnant.” On the other hand, neither Mender nor Adams expressed desires for new lawyers after this revelation, at least as of writing this article. Moreover, the court will hear this motion on Tuesday (February 21) at the earliest.

Meanwhile, jury selection for YSL’s case already faced several delays and could take a while to complete. Considering that, these developments only mean more time and money for the court, and months behind bars for defendants. For example, after excusing many jurors for varied health and circumstance reasons, the court sought out an additional 300 potential jurors. Whether these pregnancies pose an obstacle for the collective remains to be seen. However, prosecutors seem keen on focusing in on the meat of the case and setting precedent for later convictions. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest on Young Thug and the YSL trial.

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YSL Judge Holds Potential Juror In Contempt For Contacting Reporter In Young Thug Trial

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Judge Glanvile of the YSL RICO case found a potential juror in contempt (in other words, disobeyed court orders) for reaching out to a reporter concerning the Young Thug trial. Moreover, the juror will now pay the price. Furthermore, Glanville ordered the juror to ten hours of community service concerning “behavior, choices, and consequences.” Also, the juror must attend the first five days of trial regardless of jury selection. In a clip shared to social media of the judge’s ruling, the juror said they take full responsibility for their actions.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 17: Rapper Young Thug performs at halftime during the Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks game at State Farm Arena on November 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Furthermore, Glanville could’ve sentenced the juror to 20 days in jail for willful contempt. Instead, he opted for community service hours and trial sit-ins, which he believes will satisfy contempt. During the exchange, the judge reminded the potential jurors of the consequences their actions could bring. “This is how we have hiccups in trials and we have to sometimes start over,” he shared. “Because people don’t do what they’re supposed to do.” Overall, perhaps this juror’s actions will result in information leaks, another reversal of jury selection, or more dire consequences. After all, Jeffrey Williams and his YSL codefendants are on dangerously thin ice, and one small detail could mean disaster.

Of course, this isn’t the first time that Judge Glanville took issue with a juror’s irresponsibility. Some time ago, he ordered a juror to write a 30-page essay on the importance of jury duty. Moreover, it seems they handed in their report and the judge expressed satisfaction with it. Whereas he excused many jurors for various reasons, the court brought in yet another batch of potential jurors. With the trial expected to take a year or maybe more, these jury delays certainly don’t bode well.

Still, Thugger’s trial took shape in other ways this week. For example, he listed music industry executives Kevin Liles and Lyor Cohen as potential witnesses to the stand. Both share a close relationship with the “Check” MC, with Liles in particular penning a message of support recently. “The man I know is a loving father, great business partner and an inspiration to so many people around the world,” he wrote. “Stay strong my brother and you know where I stand…” Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on the YSL case and Young Thug.

Young Thug Trial: Jury Selection To Continue For Several Months

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Young Thug and his co-defendants are currently awaiting trial for the YSL RICO case. Since the arrest last year, Thug remained behind bars, though several co-defendants copped deals. Gunna, Young Thug’s most successful protegé, took an Alford Plea in December that brought him home just before the jury selection process began. Many questioned Gunna’s loyalty, including Bandman Kevo, who asked for a refund on a feature he paid for last year. However, the remaining co-defendants in the case will likely wait for months before the trial begins.

Last month, the jury selection process began in the YSL case and it’s been rather unsuccessful for the most part. Several incidents have occurred, such as one juror who went on vacation in the midst of jury selection. The judge then asked that a potential juror write a 30-page essay on the importance of jury duty as punishment. Shortly after, reports emerged that it would take a few more weeks to choose the jurors. However, it seems like even that wasn’t an accurate reflection of how long the process will take. 

Jury Selection Process In YSL Trial Will Continue

According to AJC, the jury selection process will continue for the next few months. Jozsef Papp reports that the court will summon 300 jurors on Feb. 24th and another 300 on March 17th. Judge Glanville determined that the time spent on questioning and striking remaining jurors will largely depend on how many are brought in daily. The process can take up to four months if only 3 to 5 are heard a day, or it could be as short as 2 ½ months if entire panels of 12 a day are brought in. 

The end goal is to secure a pool of 90 jurors to select a jury of 12, and six alternates. Clearly, there have been a number of difficulties in the past few weeks, especially as the judge agreed to dismiss several jurors. This also means that Young Thug and his co-defendants will remain behind bars until the trial begins. We’ll continue to keep you posted on any further developments on Young Thug and the YSL RICO trial. 

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Young Thug Codefendants Accused In Prison Stabbing

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Authorities accused three of Young Thug’s codefendants of a prison stabbing. Moreover, YSL members Bhris, Bali, and Lil Rod allegedly stabbed another inmate in Fulton County Jail, according to county Sheriff Pat Labat’s words to WSB-TV. While YSL’s sprawling RICO case is underway, these members could face completely new charges. Still, officials haven’t shared additional details about the attack, such as the identity and status of the victim. However, Rodalius “Lil Rod” Ryan and Damone “Bali” Blalock are serving life in prison due to separate murder charges. Meanwhile, officials accused Christian “Bhris” Eppinger of a February 2022 shooting against an Atlanta police officer.

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 15: Young Thug performs during Gunna Presents New Album “DS4EVER” Concert at The Masquerade on January 15, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Furthermore, Eppinger also allegedly stabbed YFN Lucci in Fulton County Jail last February along with another YSL member. Both Eppinger and Antonio “Obama” Sumlin (who since took a plea deal) sought Thugger’s permission to make another attempt on Lucci’s life, according to prosecutors. However, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution obtained a statement from Ryan’s attorney Angela D’Williams maintaing her client’s innocence in the stabbing. “Mr. Ryan is hopeful that there is a thorough investigation and that there is not a rush to judgement,” she said. “Mr. Ryan maintains his innocence regarding this incident.”

Meanwhile, officials hit Ryan with additional charges for delaying trial proceedings, for which jury selection began last month. Moreover, authorities described Ryan as an “ongoing problem.” Also, he allegedly spat in a deputy sheriff’s face while awaiting court transportation on January 23. Additionally, the court implicated Ryan in the alleged drug deal involving Thug and YSL codefendant Khalieff Adams. Moreover, Adams stands accused of passing his label leader a single Percocet pill during court session.

While Young Thug faces eight charges and awaits trial, people in his circle shared he’s still in good spirits. Moreover, this support comes after a video of him looking tired and defeated in court went viral. “I be talking to him, he’s blessed man,” Metro Boomin expressed last month to DJ Drama. “Anybody know Slime know he got a heart of gold, but he got the heart of a warrior at the same time, so he got his head up.” As always, come back to HNHH for the latest developments in the YSL case.

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YSL Trial’s Jury Selection Delayed, Taking A Couple More Weeks

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It seems that Young Thug and company’s case will unfortunately take longer than expected to get underway. New reports suggest that the court delayed jury selection in the YSL trial in order to account for excused jurors. Moreover, Judge Glanville said that they summoned an additional 300 potential participants to replace those who couldn’t attend.

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 01: Rapper Young Thug attends 1st Party of The Year at Gold Room on January 1, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Furthermore, the court heard from about 13 potential jurors on Wednesday (January 25) who sought excuse from the trial. As YSL’s case could last up to a year, another delay in the process doesn’t bode well for that timeline. Still, fans decided between faith in an appropriate jury or doubt of more time stuck in the process.

Moreover, these reports came from reporters on Twitter who covered the jury selection process. “Judge Glanville said they’ve summoned ANOTHER group of 300 jurors to replace some of the folks excused for hardships,” tweeted journalist Shaddi Abusaid. “They’ll report Feb. 24.”

Meanwhile, AJC journalist Jozsef Papp reported on the excused jurors in the selection process. Furthermore, judges relinquished potential jurors of their duties for a variety of reasons.

“We have started to hear hardships,” he tweeted earlier this week. “Juror #230 has been excused after providing proper documentation; Juror #354 has been excused after having surgery a couple of weeks ago.

“Juror #153 is in Egypt and then to India; travel was booked in advance. Judge asked him to come back with proper documentation to be excused,” he added. When speaking of another juror, Papp wrote, “He is a streamer, switched games and lost a lot of money and viewership. Has been doing Uber Eats to mitigate. He was speaking fast so judge asked him to slow down.”

Also, these developments in the case occurred alongside other court mishaps. Recently, Thug’s legal team denied that he had knowledge of a codefendant slipping him a Percocet in the middle of a hearing. While authorities apprehended the codefendant promptly and Thug maintained his innocence, they are murky waters to travel.

Still, what do you think of the YSL trial’s jury selection process delayed by a couple more weeks? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest on Young Thug and the YSL RICO case.

Kevin Liles Pens Heartfelt Message In Support Of Young Thug

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Young Thug is facing serious time as the trial for the YSL RICO case inches closer. Over the past few months, we’ve heard from a number of figures – executives, rappers, etc – who’ve called for Young Thug’s freedom. Kevin Liles, the CEO of 300 Ent., has been incredibly vocal in his support for Thug, too.

On Wednesday, he penned a heartfelt message calling for Thug’s freedom, which he posted to his Instagram page. Liles praised Thug as a family man and entrepreneur, while encouraging him to stay strong.

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 25: Young Thug and Kevin Liles attend dinner celebrating Young Thug’s album “Punk” on October 25, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“#FreeJeff The man I know is a loving father, great business partner and an inspiration to so many people around the world. Stay strong my brother and you know where I stand… #imwithhim #mybrotherskeeper #saylessdomore,” he captioned the post.

Liles previously appeared in court during a bail hearing where he vouched on Thug’s behalf. During his emotional testimony, he said that he’d put up $1M of his own money for Thug’s bail. He also pushed back against claims that the rapper would intimidate witnesses.

“This whole thing that people are talking about, that’s not him. The Jeffrey I know? The Jeffrey I know would give me the clothes off of his back… I can give him my kids, he could give me his kids. That’s the Jeffrey I know,” he said.

Though Thug has reportedly not talked to anyone outside of his attorneys in legal time, it feels as though the rapper needs all the support he can get these days. A video emerged this week of Young Thug nearly falling asleep in court, while many described him as looking “defeated.” Thug’s currently in the jury selection process but the court authorities estimated that the trial can last upwards of a year.

Young Thug Looks Tired In Court Video

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As Young Thug’s trial continues to develop, the Atlanta rapper already looks tired and done with court in a new video. While there’s been no shortage of notable moments or important decisions, Thugger rested his head on a table as if it was all passing him by with the same boredom. Moreover, the last court antic he experienced was an impromptu drug deal that left him stunned, according to his lawyers.

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 15: Young Thug performs during Gunna Presents New Album “DS4EVER” Concert at The Masquerade on January 15, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“It is patently clear from the images that there was no communication, solicitation or request from Mr. Williams prior to that,” they stated. “It is absolutely bewildering as to why the state would blatantly misrepresent the reason for the cessation of courtroom activities in its motion when it knew that assertion was inaccurate.”

Still, authorities searched co-defendant Kahlieff Adams after he tried to hand Thug a Percocet during a hearing. Moreover, they found more drugs like marijuana and additional pills. Since this isn’t the only time YSL co-defendants have tried to smuggle contraband, this case has everyone on edge. Many pray for YSL’s triumph, but some question their actions more stringently.

Regardless, Thug’s judge excused several jurors from trial after many requested an exit. The reasons vary; some cited financial hardship, while another sought dismissal because of surgery just weeks prior. At this moment, it’s hard to say how these excusals will affect Thug’s case. Even if these might be jurors that would’ve helped the 31-year-old, the case is too difficult to call.

Also, these new developments struck readers with a different context this time around after we learned of Thug’s come-up recently. Furthermore, T.I. explained why he didn’t give any money to him or to 21 Savage as they blew up.

“I find it honorable to be able to tell new artists, when they come up to me—you know. 21 Savage, [Young] Thug, a lot of ’em come up to me, ‘Ay man, just give me a million, Tip. Just give me a million. I don’t care what you do. Just give me a million and let me handle it from there.’”

“If I give you a million,” he continued, “I gotta take back some that’s gon’ be way more and we ain’t gon’ be able to be friends no more. And I always tell them, don’t worry about the money up front ’cause it gon’ come. I remember telling that to Slime, I remember telling that to 21. And even Savage, anytime he see me now, ‘Hey, it came.’ That put a smile on my face because I just know how impactful every generation has the opportunity to be. even more than the last.”

However, what do you think of Young Thug looking tired in court in a new video? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates in the YSL trial.

Young Thug’s Alleged Courtroom Drug Deal Video Has Twitter Questioning Everything

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Young Thug has spent the majority of the last year behind bars. Ahead of the YSL RICO trial’s official start earlier this month, several of his co-defendants (including Gunna) copped plea deals for themselves. This leaves the label’s head to face the music from the judge chiefly on his own. Unfortunately, a recent courtroom incident has left some speculating on whether the So Much Fun hitmaker will walk away as a free man.

On Thursday (January 19), footage accordingly began circulating online showing co-defendant Kahlieff Adams hand-delivering a Percocet pill to Thugger. As Complex reports, a deputy subsequently took note of the transfer. He promptly confronted the rapper, who evidently didn’t hesitate to hand over the pill.

Recording Artist Young Thug arrives to the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Afterward, Adams underwent a search for other drugs. Authorities uncovered more Percocet pills, as well as marijuana and tobacco. The latter two were earlier “wrapped in plastic and food seasonings to conceal the odour.”

It’s also been said that the same co-defendant ingested additional contraband in an effort to conceal it. Officers brought him to Grady Hospital, and prosecutors filed a motion asking the court to “make a finding of fact that Court was delayed on January 18, 2023, because of the actions of Defendant Williams and Defendant Adams.”

Young Thug’s lawyer, Keith Adams, has since shared a statement on his client’s behalf. “The reality is Mr. Williams had nothing to do with what went on in the courtroom yesterday,” the attorney later told the media. “One of the co-defendants, on his way to the restroom, attempted to pass something to Mr. Williams, who immediately turned it over to the deputy. Did not know what it was, turned it over to the deputy right away.”

Of course, the footage of the courtroom drama has the internet asking all kinds of questions. While some are convinced that the Atlanta-based artist is a part of a set-up, others believe he may actually be enjoying his time in jail.

“This man Young Thug got caught being passed a perc IN COURT,” one person specifically wrote. “At some time we must revisit the whole ‘Free You’ rhetoric and change it to ‘Wish You The Best, Hope You Learn.’”

Others chimed in with funny reaction videos displaying how they believe interactions between the rapper and his lawyers may have gone earlier this week.

Scroll further to see more comedic Twitter reactions to all the drama. Afterward, you can catch up on the YSL RICO trial’s latest updates here.

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