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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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YSL RICO Trial: Jury Selection To Continue Next Week

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Jury selection is set to continue between August 7 and 10 in the sprawling YSL RICO trial in Georgia. At the time of writing, 108 potential jurors have been assessed. Per Jozef Papp of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 4 saw two jurors assessed. Juror 106 was excused due to hardship. The man’s wife had narrowly avoided the spree killing committed by Brian Nichols at Fulton County Courthouse in 2005. Meanwhile, Juror 108 was deemed suitable for the jury pool. Despite attending Young Thug concerts and knowing some of the defendant’s family members, Judge Glanville believed the man when he said he could be fair and impartial.

However, the next two weeks appear to be very busy in the case. “#YSL Jury selection will continue over the next week (Aug. 7-10). Hearing relating to attorney Eric Johnson on Aug. 11. Judge Glanville was asked about the following week (Aug. 14-18) schedule – “There are some things that are playing out that I have to take into account,” Papp tweeted.

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As indicated by Papp, Judge Glanville has devoted another three days in the coming week to jury selection. It is still unclear when the jury will be seated in the case. At the time of writing, jury selection has been progressing since January. However, next Friday (August 11) will be dedicated to a hearing related to Eric Johnson. Johnson had previously served as the attorney for YSL defendant Christian Eppinger. However, Johnson was taken into custody after it was discovered that he had allowed Eppinger to use his laptop to send messages to people out of custody. This included a Fulton County Deputy that Eppinger was romantically linked to and who was helping Eppinger run a smuggling ring.

However, it also appears that Glanville is predicting a disruption in the case starting the week of August 14. In all likelihood, this relates to the impending indictment of former President Donald Trump. President Trump is expected to receive new indictments in the state of Georgia after attempting to pressure state officials into overturning the state’s 2020 election results. Georgia’s voting for President Biden was a key factor in Trump’s loss. In the weeks that followed the election, claims and evidence emerged showing Trump attempting to force Georgia officials to change their election results to favor him.

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YSL Mondo Arrested For Gun & Drug Charges

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YSL Mondo was arrested on August 2 for multiple drug and gun charges after a search of his home in Georgia. The arrest comes after the co-founder of Young Stoner Life (YSL) missed a court date in July related to a separate crime where he was accused of strangling a woman.  YSL Mondo Arrested During […]

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Potential Young Thug Jurors Eliminated For Bias and Prejudice.

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The selection of the jury continued on 7/20 in the RICO trial proceedings for Young Thug and YSL. Of the 700 potential jurors, already 2 jurors have been eliminated for bias and prejudice against the defendants according to court reporter Infamous Sylvia who is live at the courthouse. On Friday, 7/21, YoungThug and Yak Gotti’s […]

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Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial: Jury Selection Process Commences

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The legal saga of Young Thug has reached a crucial stage as the jury selection process for his YSL RICO trial has officially kicked off. The news was announced by Infamous Sylvia on Twitter, sparking interest and curiosity among fans and the media alike. 700 Jurors Selected Seven hundred potential jurors have been selected to […]

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Atlanta City Council Passes Resolution Limiting Use Of Rap Lyrics As Evidence In Criminal Trials

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The Atlanta City Council has taken a significant step toward ensuring fair and just legal proceedings by passing a resolution to restrict the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. Recognizing the unique artistic expression found in rap lyrics and the potential for mischaracterization, the council urges the Georgia General Assembly to review […]

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YSL Rapper FN DaDealer Arrested On Murder Charges: Report

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YSL rapper FN DaDealer, real name Jakobe Moody, was reportedly arrested for alleged murder this week. Moreover, the report comes from 11Alive News, who obtained court documents detailing the arrest for the killing, which took the life of 28-year-old father of two, Tremaine Glasper. He is survived by the rest of the members of his family and his two young daughters. Furthermore, Moody (who is 20 years old) is accused of provoking a shooting on June 5 at the Columbia At Mechanicsville Crossing apartment complex. Police had three suspects potentially responsible for the murder, and the search for the other two is apparently still underway.

Of course, this unfortunate development adds to the mountain of legal issues that the record label’s members face. The most obvious of these is the ongoing RICO case against several members, including its founder Young Thug. As far as his side, his defense team motioned to block a police officer from the witness stand in court. Apparently, they believe that this official would have provided false information irrelevant to the case, mainly the claim that Thug cooperated with authorities regarding information on a homicide case.

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Regardless, the case is still looking for jurors and has been in relative limbo for months, if not a year. What’s more is that its most recently delay came about because of defense attorney Eric Johnson. Police took custody of his laptop, on which they believe he allowed his client, YSL’s Christian Eppinger, to contact other members of the collective who weren’t caught up in the indictment. Until the court resolves his (for which a hearing will take place on July 12), the YSL trial is postponed.

Meanwhile, this news comes against the backdrop of Young Thug’s new album, BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. While many celebrated his return to music despite the circumstances, it seems like the moment became bittersweet. Given the initial nature of these reports, it’s unclear whether this arrest will tie into the RICO case. Still, stick around on HNHH for more on YSL and FN DaDealer, who joined the label at 18.

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Nicki Minaj & Juice WRLD Drop Verses On Young Thug’s New Album ‘Business is Business’

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Nicki Minaj and the late Chicago-born rapper Juice WRLD will contribute verses on Young Thug‘s highly-anticipated prison album, Business is Business. The collaboration came together thanks to well-known music producer Metro Boomin. Nicki Minaj and Juice WRLD will be featured on on Young Thug‘s highly-anticipated prison album, Business is Business. The album will be produced […]

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Young Thug’s Lawyer Calls For Certain Charges To Be Dropped

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The newest twist in the long-running legal drama for Young Thug and the YSL RICO case has arrived. Young Thug’s lawyer has reportedly filed a massive new motion to have many of the charges thrown out. The reason for the motion is a claim that anything accused of happening more than 5 years before the arrest date is invalid. This is due to the statute of limitations on the RICO laws that were used to arrest almost 30 people associated with YSL. The motion requests that any charge related to something that happened 5 years before Thugger’s arrest be thrown out.

In the wake of this news breaking many fans thought similar things. Namely, why did this take so long to come out? In a trial that has been ongoing for over a year now it seems to many like this legal maneuver should have come a long time ago. Comments under an Instagram post sharing the news expressed this sentiment in a number of ways. “Why they ain’t been tried this,” one commenter says. “His lawyer just realizing this? Lmao,” another reads.

Young Thug and the YSL RICO trial have been at the center of rap news for over a year now. Thugger just released his new album Business Is Business. It’s his first project since 2021’s Punk and his first since the arrest happened last year. The album is packed full of high-profile features from artists like 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Drake, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and more. It also features lyrics that have been a lightning rod for ongoing controversy related to Gunna’s alleged snitching.

Young Thug’s YSL label mate Gunna has faced a lot of hate from fellow rappers for allegedly snitching on his label mates. In some lyrics on Thugger’s new album, he takes shots at snitches that certainly seem like they could be aimed at Gunna. While some online have claimed the lyrics predate the pair’s arrest, it’s currently unclear who Thug was talking about. What do you think of Young Thug’s newest legal strategy? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Young Thug Drops New Album “Business is Business” From Prison

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Young Thug, also known as Jeffery Lamar Williams, defies the limitations of being behind bars as he releases his latest album, Business is Business, from the Cobb County Jail. Despite facing gang activity and racketeering charges, the Atlanta rapper showcases his unwavering dedication to his music career. The album features notable collaborations with Drake, Future, […]

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