The judge presiding over Young Thug’s RICO case expressed concern about attorneys’ predictions that the rap star’s trial could stretch out for years, potentially becoming the longest trial in Georgia.
In an effort to control time, judges have taken a firm stance on tighter management of court calendars.
As a result, Judge Ural Granville threatened to hold court sessions on weekends to speed up the proceedings.
The move shows the court’s growing impatience with the slow pace of the trial, which has been bogged down by multiple delays and disruptions.
If necessary, courts will be held on Saturdays and Sundays. Judge Glanville notified prosecutors and defense attorneys.
The trial has already taken dramatic and unexpected turns.
These include the December 2023 stabbing of co-defendant Shannon Stillwell at the Fulton County Jail, which caused significant delays in the case.
The illnesses of lawyers and judges have further extended the trial time and tested the patience of all parties involved.
Four months into the proceedings, some 40 witnesses have taken the stand and the prosecution’s list includes more than 100 additional names, raising concerns that the trial could be extended to 2024, 2025, 2026 or even 2027 years of worries.
In light of the challenges, Judge Glanville asked lawyers to appear earlier on certain days and stressed the need to speed up trials without compromising impartiality.
Young Thug has been locked up for nearly two years. He was ordered held without bail in May 2022 and has made four failed attempts to get out of prison.
