ICYMI: During day 42 of the YSL/Young Thug RICO trial, tensions ran high as the prosecution and defense clashed in court. The presiding judge, Ural Glanville, had to intervene as things escalated between Fulton County Deputy District Attorney Adriane Love and defense attorney Doug Weinstein. The heated argument, captured in footage shared by crime reporter Meghann Cuniff, led to a sheriff’s deputy stepping in to restore order.
So what the heck happened? The exchange between Love and Weinstein, where voices were raised and interruptions frequent, revolved around a dispute over witness testimony, specifically regarding YSL associate Deamonte “Yak Gotti” Kendrick. Weinstein sought to suppress Gotti’s interrogation statements as evidence, a request that Judge Glanville ultimately granted.
Love was in the middle of pointing out that she was addressing the court before Weinstein tried cutting her off. “Both of y’all just need to take it down a notch,” Judge Glanville said. He added, “You have continually engaged in this pattern of behavior, Ms. Love,” the judge said. “You don’t want to accept my ruling. I know you’re being an advocate, but at some point, stop. Just stop. I made my ruling—good, bad, or indifferent to you. You’re gonna win some, you’re gonna lose some.” The judge ultimately admonished both attorneys for their behavior, urging them to lower their voices and respect the court’s rulings.
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Despite Love’s insistence on presenting evidence to support their case, the court’s decision stood, leading to a contentious moment in the ongoing trial.
Attorney argument got so heated in the Young Thug trial today that a sheriff’s deputy stepped in. pic.twitter.com/9wdtwAxiPe
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) March 14, 2024
The RICO trial, now the longest in Georgia’s history, resumed after a weeklong delay, with Young Thug and his co-defendants facing serious charges related to criminal activities. If convicted, Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, could potentially face a lengthy prison sentence of up to 120 years.
Fans of Young Thug who have been following the case closely could possibly more drama to unfold as the trial continues.