Judge Ural Glanville ordered a probe of leaked evidence in the RICO trial of Young Thug and YSL. Moreover, the evidence in question is a surfaced video of a state's witness offering information in the case in exchange for leniency. Now, the judge ordered an investigation into how that video spread across social media like wildfire. “It affects everyone’s right to a fair trial,” Glanville told attorneys. “I don’t know who did this but if this pertains to you, please amend your ways. You’re playing a very dangerous game with your six-digit bar number.”
Furthermore, jury selection in the developing case is still ongoing, and will reportedly last several months. Following multiple delays and a host of other courtroom and prison incidents, this trial seems no closer to getting started. In fact, the process began over two months ago, and it seems like every week there's more time added to the estimate. Still, Judge Glanville urged prosecutors and defense attorneys on Wednesday (March 1) to keep evidence secret until the trial. Not only that, but the trial process itself is expected to take anywhere from six to nine months to complete.
Judge In Young Thug Trial Orders Probe Into Leak
Meanwhile, the leaked interrogation video in question surfaced about two weeks ago and was tied to YSL affiliate Lil Woody. Gina Bernard, attorney of codefendant Jayden Myrick, filed a motion seeking a mistrial which Glanville ultimately denied. Moreover, she claimed that publicity and previous altercations make a fair trial impossible for her client. However, the prosecution alleges that the defense leaked the video, as it surfaced less than a month after they gained access.
“The state has absolutely no interest in leaking this video to members of the public," prosecutors wrote. "Its dissemination serves only to intimidate and harass witnesses called upon by the state to testify in a very serious and high-profile case." Furthermore, they said that the video put their witness in danger, as many threw out accusations of snitching and rat behavior. Still, defense attorneys maintained that, since prosecutors shared the clip with an unsecured link, anyone could've leaked it. Also, Glanville warned that if further leaks occur, he will restrict discovery evidence for viewing in his chambers. Regardless of your take, come back to HNHH for the latest on the YSL case and Young Thug.