Young Thug’s trial is still ongoing, but earlier today, proceedings were stayed until Monday (October 28). According to 11Alive, the court has been canceled and negotiations are ongoing, but it is not yet clear what the negotiations will be. News of the postponement comes amid rumors that the trial may be ruled a mistrial based on the testimony of one witness.
Lil Durk’s former artist SlimeLife Shawty appeared in court earlier this week and read the “Free Qua” label aloud. The information on the screen had reportedly been redacted, but the paper he was reading had not. As a result, Judge Page Reese Whitaker is reportedly considering a mistrial, even though she has already denied the motion for a mistrial with prejudice.
YSL RICO trial proceedings will continue on October 28
Rapper Young Thug attends Gunna Drip or Drown 2 at the Georgia Aquarium on February 19, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
“I’m sorry that you all have a lot of evidence, and maybe if you narrowed it down, you wouldn’t have made these mistakes. However, I believe this was a mistake. So, I will deny the mistrial motion with prejudice… You want nothing Prejudicial mistrial? she asked in court yesterday. That being said, there may be a major update on the case soon, but fans won’t hear anything until at least next week.
Young Thug was able to make a statement in his costume before the judges cleared the court today. He was wearing a hoodie that said “I [heart] Maria” in memory of his girlfriend, scientist Maria. The couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary earlier this month and she has been holding him down while he’s been in jail. What do you think about the YSL RICO trial being put on hold until now? Monday? Share your thoughts in the comments section below and stay tuned to HNHH for more updates.
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