The highly publicized racketeering and gang conspiracy trial against Young Thug and his associates in Atlanta has been indefinitely paused due to alleged misconduct by Judge Ural Glanville. Defense attorneys have accused the judge of holding a secret meeting with prosecutors and a key witness to pressure his testimony, leading to doubts about the trial's fairness and constitutionality. Glanville's decision to delay the case until another judge decides on his recusal has further complicated the already lengthy process, with the trial now in its 18th month and facing future delays. Young Thug's lead attorney, Brian Steel, faced criminal contempt charges for questioning the judge about the secret meeting, adding to the trial's legal drama. Prosecutors are still far from completing their witness list, with over 200 people expected to testify, and the trial is now projected to extend into 2025. Despite facing serious criminal charges, Young Thug's defense maintains that he is innocent and that his music is simply a reflection of his life experiences, not a criminal enterprise. The judge's decision to allow prosecutors to use song lyrics as evidence has further raised concerns about the trial's fairness.