Young Thug’s Trial Sees Judge Recused Due to Accusations of Foul Play
In a significant development, Judge Ural Glanville has been recused from presiding over Young Thug’s highly-publicized YSL RICO case. The decision comes after Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, accused Judge Glanville of foul play.
According to reports from The AJC, Fulton County Judge Rachel Krause granted the motions filed by Young Thug and his co-defendant, Deamonte Kendrick, to recuse Judge Glanville. The judge was questioned about a private meeting he held with prosecutors and a key state witness, Kenneth Copeland, which raised concerns about impartiality.
Judge Krause stated that while she had "no doubt that Judge Glanville can and would continue presiding fairly over this matter if the recusal motions were denied," the "necessity of preserving the public’s confidence in the judicial system" played a significant role in her decision.
Young Thug’s co-defendant, Deamonte Kendrick, is now seeking bond, citing Judge Glanville’s recusal. Doug Weinstein, Kendrick’s attorney, believes that his client should be granted bond given the circumstances.
Kenneth Copeland, the witness who was said to have had the inappropriate meeting with Judge Glanville, later took the stand to retract many of his statements made to authorities, claiming he was "lying" to protect himself.
The trial, which has been ongoing for several years, has been marked by controversy and drama. Young Thug and 28 others are facing racketeering charges, including murder, assault, carjacking, drug dealing, and theft.
While motions to recuse Judge Glanville were granted, one motion "to quash the show cause order and recuse Judge Glanville" was denied due to it being "moot."
The recusal of Judge Glanville marks a significant development in the case, which is now set to proceed with a new judge.
