The judge presiding over Young Thug’s RICO trial has been recused from the case after a dispute over a secret witness meeting. Judge Ural Glanville’s recusal was granted in order to maintain the public’s trust in the judicial system, rather than faulting him for holding the meeting.
The RICO trial, which involves charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and gun possession, has been ongoing since 2017. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, is one of the defendants in the case.
The dispute arose when the defense team for one of the co-defendants, Demarcus “Duke” Davis, filed a motion to have Judge Glanville removed from the case. The motion cited a secret meeting between the judge and a confidential witness, which the defense team argued could potentially bias the judge against their client.
In response, Judge Glanville stated that the meeting was necessary for the witness’s safety and that he did not discuss any details of the case. However, in order to avoid any appearance of impropriety, he recused himself from the case.
The decision to recuse Judge Glanville was made in the interest of maintaining the public’s confidence in the judicial system. While the judge’s actions were not deemed improper, it was deemed necessary to remove any potential bias from the case.
The trial will now be assigned to a new judge, and it is unclear how this development will affect the timeline of the trial. Young Thug and his co-defendants will continue to face charges, but with a new judge overseeing the proceedings.
This is not the first time that the RICO trial has faced setbacks. In 2019, the case was declared a mistrial after a juror was found to have been discussing the case with a friend who was not on the jury. The trial was then rescheduled for 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the case continues, Young Thug and his co-defendants will have to navigate these challenges and await the outcome of the trial. The recusal of Judge Glanville serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the integrity of the judicial system and ensuring a fair trial for all parties involved.
