GA - Rapper Young + others indicted on RICO & other charges, May 2022. Trial ongoing April 2023, interruptions, lawyer arrested. Fulton County.
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Steel to the jury: It took 10 months to choose you to decide Jeffery's fate. Jeffery trusts you.
1:49 PM · Nov 28, 2023
Steel to the jury: It took 10 months to choose you to decide Jeffery's fate. Jeffery trusts you.
1:49 PM · Nov 28, 2023
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Day 2 in #YSL #YoungThug trial. 
's attorney Brian Steel is giving his opening statement https://youtube.com/watch?v=_wsEQzIWaxQ
"Jeffery Williams was born into an environment, community, society that was filled with depression, despair, hopelessness and helplessness." - #YoungThug attorney opening statement.
T**g's opening: Williams saw rap music as a way to get out of poverty. Williams' mother had 11 children. and his younger sister share the same father. They are #10 and #11. None of the other 11 children share the same father.
Steel: Jeffrey Williams' stage name of #YoungThug came from Tupac's song, P.Y.T. - Playa Young Thugs and the name stands for "truly humbled under God.”
Steel: In Jeffery's neighborhood, rap is a subset of hip hop, gangster rap is a subset of rap. Jeffery sought out how to accomplish his mission of being a successful rapper. They were poor but he had a phone with the internet. Jeffery would look up every accomplished rap artist and see what made them special.
Steel: Jeffery realized Lil Wayne dressed differently than other rappers, Lil Wayne wore tight fitting pants. #YoungThug decided to dress that way. He would take his little sister's jeans and wear them. "He wore dresses." He realized in order to become successful, he had to be interesting, create a brand. (Photos from 2016 album "Jeffery”)
Steel: Jeffery had interest in women but he never considered himself a player. "Jeffery was shy.”
Steel: Most people think about "" as a criminal, but to Jeffery it had a different meaning. meant something very personal, it was his pact that if he could ever make it as an artist and help his family and himself out of this endless cycle of hopelessness, he would be Truly Humbled Under God (T.H.U.G.)
Steel: Jeffery has performed with Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Drake......He has been to fashion shows all over Europe. He has his own clothing line.
Steel says "YSL" comes from the tight fitting pants Jeffery was wearing, they had YSL on them standing for Yves Saint Laurent women's clothing brand.
Steel: Jeffery has never been convicted of a crime. He can carry a gun. He's not a convicted felon.
We've heard a lot about Kenneth Copeland in Schardt's opening yesterday and Steel's opening today. He's listed in court documents as "K.C". Prosecutors consider him a key witness that will testify. His police interrogation was leaked earlier this year. Prosecutors tried to protect his identity, but it's in front of the jury now.
Steel now talking about YFN Lucci's mom's house getting shot up....his mother was also shot. Prosecutors say this was done by #YSL. YFN Lucci and others are also indicted in a different RICO case. They've been sitting in jail longer than YSL but state opted to try YSL first.
Steel showed this to the jury which is overt act 26 in the indictment. What the state says shows Williams as part of a criminal gang, Steel says this is how Williams feels about the "messed up" justice system.
Overt Act 96. #YoungThug posts an image of YFN Lucci - Rayshawn Bennett, stating "yfn if ain like what u do for your mother and kids I WOULDVE BEEN KILLED U" - Steel downplays the post. Here's an article about this post/feud:
Steel: Lyrics from #YoungThug song "I never killed anybody but I got something to with that body.." Steel says other artists have used those same phrases.
T**g's lyrics "I shot at his mommy, no he no longer mention me" prosecutors say this is when #YSL shot up YFN Lucci's mom's house and she was hit. Steel says this lyric was 4 years after the shooting, "There's no connection."
Steel to the jury: It took 10 months to choose you to decide Jeffery's fate. Jeffery trusts you.
Lunch until 2:35 pm.
's attorney Brian Steel is giving his opening statement https://youtube.com/watch?v=_wsEQzIWaxQ"Jeffery Williams was born into an environment, community, society that was filled with depression, despair, hopelessness and helplessness." - #YoungThug attorney opening statement.
T**g's opening: Williams saw rap music as a way to get out of poverty. Williams' mother had 11 children.
and his younger sister share the same father. They are #10 and #11. None of the other 11 children share the same father.Steel: Jeffrey Williams' stage name of #YoungThug came from Tupac's song, P.Y.T. - Playa Young Thugs and the name stands for "truly humbled under God.”
Steel: In Jeffery's neighborhood, rap is a subset of hip hop, gangster rap is a subset of rap. Jeffery sought out how to accomplish his mission of being a successful rapper. They were poor but he had a phone with the internet. Jeffery would look up every accomplished rap artist and see what made them special.
Steel: Jeffery realized Lil Wayne dressed differently than other rappers, Lil Wayne wore tight fitting pants. #YoungThug decided to dress that way. He would take his little sister's jeans and wear them. "He wore dresses." He realized in order to become successful, he had to be interesting, create a brand. (Photos from 2016 album "Jeffery”)
Steel: Jeffery had interest in women but he never considered himself a player. "Jeffery was shy.”
Steel: Most people think about "" as a criminal, but to Jeffery it had a different meaning. meant something very personal, it was his pact that if he could ever make it as an artist and help his family and himself out of this endless cycle of hopelessness, he would be Truly Humbled Under God (T.H.U.G.)
Steel: Jeffery has performed with Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Drake......He has been to fashion shows all over Europe. He has his own clothing line.
Steel says "YSL" comes from the tight fitting pants Jeffery was wearing, they had YSL on them standing for Yves Saint Laurent women's clothing brand.
Steel: Jeffery has never been convicted of a crime. He can carry a gun. He's not a convicted felon.
We've heard a lot about Kenneth Copeland in Schardt's opening yesterday and Steel's opening today. He's listed in court documents as "K.C". Prosecutors consider him a key witness that will testify. His police interrogation was leaked earlier this year. Prosecutors tried to protect his identity, but it's in front of the jury now.
Steel now talking about YFN Lucci's mom's house getting shot up....his mother was also shot. Prosecutors say this was done by #YSL. YFN Lucci and others are also indicted in a different RICO case. They've been sitting in jail longer than YSL but state opted to try YSL first.
Steel showed this to the jury which is overt act 26 in the indictment. What the state says shows Williams as part of a criminal gang, Steel says this is how Williams feels about the "messed up" justice system.
Overt Act 96. #YoungThug posts an image of YFN Lucci - Rayshawn Bennett, stating "yfn if ain like what u do for your mother and kids I WOULDVE BEEN KILLED U" - Steel downplays the post. Here's an article about this post/feud:
Steel: Lyrics from #YoungThug song "I never killed anybody but I got something to with that body.." Steel says other artists have used those same phrases.
T**g's lyrics "I shot at his mommy, no he no longer mention me" prosecutors say this is when #YSL shot up YFN Lucci's mom's house and she was hit. Steel says this lyric was 4 years after the shooting, "There's no connection."
Steel to the jury: It took 10 months to choose you to decide Jeffery's fate. Jeffery trusts you.
Lunch until 2:35 pm.
Afternoon for day 2 in #YSL #YoungThug trial.
Brian Steel finished his opening statement. So far we've heard from the state and 2 of the 6 defense teams. It's 3pm on day 2. Looks like openings will still be going on day 3.
Brian Steel finished his opening statement. So far we've heard from the state and 2 of the 6 defense teams. It's 3pm on day 2. Looks like openings will still be going on day 3.
19-year-old Rodalius Ryan's attorney, Angela D'Williams is giving her opening statements. She says her client was born on a couch. He was poor.
19-year-old Rodalius Ryan's attorney, Angela D'Williams is giving her opening statements. She says her client was born on a couch. He was poor.
D'Williams: Why is Rodalius here? Because the state wants to put on a show.
D'Williams: "Sit back, enjoy the show, get some popcorn because this is not justice, this is a circus." And with that D'Williams is done.
D'Williams: Why is Rodalius here? Because the state wants to put on a show.
D'Williams: "Sit back, enjoy the show, get some popcorn because this is not justice, this is a circus." And with that D'Williams is done.
Now Jay Abt, attorney for Deamonte Kendrick aka Yak Gotti.
Abt says it's an honor and privilege to represent Deamonte Kendrick. "He is not guilty!"
"Krispy Kreme doughnut hole!" - Attorney Abt describes the state's case against his client. He says the state will not bring in a single witness that will say that his client, Deamonte Kendrick, killed Donovan Thomas.
Published April 20, 2023
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - A defendant in the YSL gang trial is facing additional charges after deputies say he was found with marijuana sewn into his underwear during jury selection.
Chaos broke out in the courtroom Wednesday, leaving attorneys and others confused as defendant Rodalius Ryan's screams were heard behind closed doors during a recess.
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat says that a search revealed that Ryan had two bags of marijuana sewn into a second pair of underwear. The defendant will face additional charges depending on the amount of illegal drugs, the sheriff said.
Defendant, attorney arrested during YSL trial jury selection
The defendant in the YSL trial was found with multiple bags of marijuana sewn a second pair of underwear during jury selection, deputies say.
Abt: They are going to call hundreds of witnesses, they are going to bury you in witnesses so you'll forget the presumption of innocence and what real evidence is required. Zero! Nada! Zilch! Doughnut hole! Reasonable doubt!
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Abt: Maybe the state will want to indict the Atlanta Braves. They dress the same, wear the same colors.
3:50 PM · Nov 28, 2023
Abt: What is #YSL? It's a worldwide, international, successful record label.
3:52 PM · Nov 28, 2023
Bruce Harvey, attorney for Quamarvious Nichols aka Qua, is going to reserve his opening statement until the conclusion of the state's case. (We assumed some of the teams would opt for this)
4:01 PM · Nov 28, 2023
Abt: Maybe the state will want to indict the Atlanta Braves. They dress the same, wear the same colors.
3:50 PM · Nov 28, 2023
Abt: What is #YSL? It's a worldwide, international, successful record label.
3:52 PM · Nov 28, 2023
Bruce Harvey, attorney for Quamarvious Nichols aka Qua, is going to reserve his opening statement until the conclusion of the state's case. (We assumed some of the teams would opt for this)
4:01 PM · Nov 28, 2023
Counsel is throwing a phone...omg!Published April 20, 2023
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - A defendant in the YSL gang trial is facing additional charges after deputies say he was found with marijuana sewn into his underwear during jury selection.
Chaos broke out in the courtroom Wednesday, leaving attorneys and others confused as defendant Rodalius Ryan's screams were heard behind closed doors during a recess.
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat says that a search revealed that Ryan had two bags of marijuana sewn into a second pair of underwear. The defendant will face additional charges depending on the amount of illegal drugs, the sheriff said.
Defendant, attorney arrested during YSL trial jury selection
The defendant in the YSL trial was found with multiple bags of marijuana sewn a second pair of underwear during jury selection, deputies say.www.fox5atlanta.com
From the article:
Labat says one of the defense attorneys on the case was arrested after a search of his belongings revealed prescription durgs in his bag.
According to the sheriff, the attorney attempted to throw a phone - hitting one of his captains.
Charges are pending in connection with the incident.
Careton Matthews Sr. is giving the opening statement for Marquavius Huey aka Qua. Huey is 27 yrs old, he was born in raised in the housing projects. He has 6 siblings. "He actually graduated from South Atlanta high school in 2014". He has two children, a 4 yr old son and 1 yr old daughter.
I read some witness accounts that said he kind of flung his phone and it happened to make contact with someone. It made it sound like it wasn't something maliciously done. I'll see if I can find a link?
Matthews: Huey is not a convicted felon. He can sit on a jury, vote, own a gun. He has goals of being able to one day open a retail store that sells clothing.
It was this incident that drew me to the YSL case. Total chaos in the courtroom that day
I appreciate when someone speaks loud. Too often it's hard to hear what's happening during trials.
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