'Georgia Young Thug Trial Temporarily Halted Due to Misconduct Allegations, Judge Orders Hold'
Entertainment | July 1, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
The criminal racketeering case against Young Thug has been halted indefinitely as Judge Ural Glanville recessed the trial for an outside judge to review recusal motions. Allegations arose of an improper meeting between the judge, prosecutors, and a key witness, leading to calls for the judge’s removal from the case. Young Thug’s lead attorney faced contempt charges for questioning Glanville about the meeting. The trial, already the longest criminal trial in Georgia history, faced further delays as jurors have not heard testimony in weeks due to disputes over the key witness and evidence issues. Defense attorneys accused Glanville of bias, intensifying calls for his recusal. This comes amidst a high-profile prosecution led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis, known for prosecuting cases involving criminal conspiracy, including a case against Donald Trump. The future of the Young Thug trial remains uncertain as its complexity and legal challenges continue to mount.