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The '''YSL RICO trial''' is an ongoing criminal case in [[Fulton County, Georgia]], which involves American rapper [[Young Thug]] (born Jeffery Williams) and several associates from his record label, [[YSL Records]] (Young Stoner Life Records).<ref name="l896">{{cite web | last=Coscarelli | first=Joe | title=Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial: What to Know | website=[[The New York Times]] | date=December 12, 2023 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/article/young-thug-ysl-rico-trial.html | access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref><ref name="q298">{{cite web | last=Brasch | first=Ben | last2=Scribner | first2=Herb | title=The chaos unfolding at Young Thug’s trial, explained | website=[[Washington Post]] | date=June 12, 2024 | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2024/06/12/young-thug-ysl-rico-trial-explained/ | access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref> FollowingThe Thug'strial arrestbegan inon MayNovember 202227, he2023, andfollowing 27a otherMay individuals2022 whoindictment arethat charged 28 individuals associated with YSL were charged under Georgia's [[Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act|Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations]] (RICO) Act)]] in an indictment that same month.<ref name="u442">{{cite web | last=Saponara | first=Michael | title=A Timeline of Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial | website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=April 8, 2024 | url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/young-thug-ysl-rico-trial-timeline/ | access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref> The trial began in November 2023, in which prosecutors have sinceProsecutors claimedalleged that YSL functions as a criminal [[street gang]] while simultaneously operating as a [[hip hop music]] record label.<ref name="z550">{{cite web | last=Rosario | first=Alexandra Del | title=Young Thug's RICO trial has finally started. What you need to know | website=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=November 27, 2023 | url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-11-27/young-thug-trial-ysl-rico-case-explained | access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref> Fulton County Chief Judge Ural D. Glanville presided over the case until July 2024 when he was recused duehimself toafter allegedlycomplaints showingwere actsregistered ofabout biasa secret meeting he held on June 10 with prosecuters and wasa laterkey witness, without anyone from the defense present. Glanville was replaced with Judge Paige Reese Whitaker.<ref name="t321">{{cite web | last=Dillon | first=Nancy | title=Young Thug Trial 'Moving Forward' Under New Judge, Defense Wants Prosecutors 'Removed' | website=Rolling Stone | date=19 July 2024 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/young-thug-rico-trial-moving-new-judge-moving-forward-1235064113/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
 
While numerous affiliates were removed from the case through actions such as taking probation and [[plea deals]],<ref name="v560">{{cite web | last=Lupiani | first=Joyce | title=YSL defendants in court: Several remaining defendants reject plea deals | publisher=FOX 5 Atlanta | date=30 June 2024 | url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ysl-defendants-court-several-remaining-defendants-reject-plea-deals | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Thug and five other individuals remain as defendants in the trial and have been denied bond numerous times,<ref name="a999">{{cite web | last=Dillon | first=Nancy | title=Young Thug Denied Bond For Third Time At Heated Hearing | website=Rolling Stone | date=19 August 2022 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/young-thug-denied-bond-rico-case-1234577615/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> with all of them facing multiple charges of [[racketeering]], drug possession, and participation in criminal street gang activity, among other minor charges.<ref name="y037">{{cite web | last=Burga | first=Solcyré | title=Here's Where Young Thug's Trial Stands | website=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] | date=July 17, 2024 | url=https://time.com/6999813/young-thug-trial-explainer/ | access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref> The case has been the longest criminal trial in Georgia's state history.<ref name="w587">{{cite web | last=Dillon | first=Nancy | title=Young Thug's YSL Racketeering Trial: What's Going On and Will It Ever End? | website=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=July 19, 2024 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/young-thug-ysl-rico-trial-what-to-know-1235040063/ | access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref><ref name="b140">{{cite web | last=Coscarelli | first=Joe | title=What Happens Now in Young Thug's YSL Trial? | website=[[The New York Times]] | date=August 12, 2024 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/12/arts/music/young-thug-ysl-trial-resume.html | access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref> Many fellow rappers, such as [[Travis Scott]], [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[21 Savage]], [[Nav (rapper)|Nav]], [[Lil Baby]], [[Lil Durk]], and [[Kanye West]], have shown support for Thug during the case through referencing the case and calling for his release from jail songs and social media posts.<ref name="q882">{{cite web | last=Cummings-Grady | first=Mackenzie | title=24 Rappers Who Have Mentioned Young Thug Since His Arrest | website=XXL Mag | date=9 May 2024 | url=https://www.xxlmag.com/rappers-shout-out-young-thug/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
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==Timeline==
[[File:Young Thug - Openair Frauenfeld 2019 06.jpg|thumb|Young Thug (Jeffery Williams) in 2019]]
On May 9, 2022, Thug was arrested in his hometown of [[Atlanta, Georgia]], at his house in [[Buckhead]].<ref name="k952">{{cite web | last=Fausset | first=Richard | title=Young Thug, Atlanta Rap Star, Is Arrested on Gang-Related Charges | website=The New York Times | date=10 May 2022 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/09/us/young-thug-arrested-gang.html | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> He was charged alongside 27 other individualsothers in a 56-count [[Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act|RICO]] indictment that was filed by [[Fulton County, Georgia|Fulton County]] District Attorney [[Fani Willis]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shifferaw |first1=Byabel |title=Young Thug and Gunna Arrested Amid 56-Count Indictment for 28 YSL Members Involving RICO Charges (Update) |url=https://www.complex.com/music/young-thug-gunna-charged-56-count-indictment-racketeering-rico-thug-arrested |website=Complex |access-date=August 26, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511002340/https://www.complex.com/music/young-thug-gunna-charged-56-count-indictment-racketeering-rico-thug-arrested |url-status=dead }}</ref> Two days later, fellow rapper [[Gunna (rapper)|Gunna]] (born Sergio Kitchens), who is a part of YSL, turned himself in to authorities.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Henni |first1=Janine |title=Rapper Gunna Booked on Charge of Conspiracy to Violate RICO Act After Young Thug's Arrest |url=https://people.com/music/rapper-gunna-arrested-charge-conspiracy-violate-rico-act/ |website=People |access-date=August 26, 2024 |language=en |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614193632/https://people.com/music/rapper-gunna-arrested-charge-conspiracy-violate-rico-act/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Thug was later charged with additional gun-and-drug-related offenses after police raided his home.<ref name="i197">{{cite web | title=Rapper Young Thug slapped with additional gun, drug charges after arrest at Buckhead home | website=WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta | date=12 May 2022 | url=https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/rapper-young-thug-slapped-with-additional-gun-drug-charges-after-arrest-buckhead-home/TL7TULTTLJBFBGCMYSYCFF3MKU/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
 
The case was presided by Fulton County Chief Judge Ural D. Glanville, who denied [[bail in the United States|bond]] for everybody who was charged and scheduled the trial to begin on January 9, 2023.<ref name="l781">{{cite web | last=Blistein | first=Jon | title=Gunna Asserts His Innocence in First Public Statement Since RICO Act Indictment | website=Rolling Stone | date=14 June 2022 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gunna-statement-rico-act-indictment-1367957/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005180355/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gunna-statement-rico-act-indictment-1367957/|archive-date=5 October 2022 | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
 
[[File:Gunna in 2021.png|thumb|Gunna (born Sergio Kitchens) in 2021]]
Gunna, on his June 14, 2022, birthday, wrote a letter to his fans from prison, where he asserted thatsaying he was innocent and complainedcomplaining about his loneliness.<ref name="l563">{{cite web | last=Garcia | first=Thania | title=Gunna Says He’s Being ‘Falsely Accused’ in Open Letter From Jail | website=Variety | date=14 June 2022 | url=https://variety.com/2022/music/news/gunna-open-letter-jail-falsely-accused-1235293818/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="u442"/> On August 10, a new indictment was file wherein which Thug received six more felony charges.<ref name="t781">{{cite web | last=Zaru | first=Deena | title=Rapper Young Thug hit with additional felony charges in RICO indictment | website=ABC News | date=12 August 2022 | url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/rapper-young-thug-hit-additional-felony-charges-rico/story?id=88288305 | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> On October 13, Thug and Gunna were again denied release from jail ahead of the trial.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Gunna Denied Release From Jail Once Again, Despite Protests From Lawyers|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/gunna-denied-release-from-jail-before-trial-atlanta-judge/|date=October 13, 2022|access-date=October 14, 2022|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=October 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013220837/https://www.billboard.com/pro/gunna-denied-release-from-jail-before-trial-atlanta-judge/|url-status=live}}</ref> On December 14, Gunna was released from jail after he took an [[Alford plea]], where he pleadedpleading guilty to a single charge of racketeering.<ref name="q284">{{cite web | last=D’Zurilla | first=Christie | title=Rapper Gunna out of jail after pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy charge | website=Los Angeles Times | date=15 December 2022 | url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-12-14/gunna-guilty-plea-rico-time-served-ysl-young-thug | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> As a result of the plea deal, he was sentenced to five years in prison and 500 hours of community service, in which the first year was commuted to time served and the remaining four years were suspended due to probation conditions.<ref name=q284/> Following his release, some fellow rappers and many people on social media felt that he "snitched" on Thug by taking the plea deal to get out of jail.<ref name="y584">{{cite web | last=Brown | first=Preezy | title=Gunna Breaks Silence On Relationship With Young Thug And Snitching Allegations | website=VIBE.com | date=16 April 2024 | url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/gunna-young-thug-snitching-allegations-1234870381/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="k548">{{cite web | last=Jones | first=Dajhea | title=Gunna and attorney speak out on YSL snitching allegations | website=11Alive.com | date=22 August 2024 | url=https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/ysl-trial/gunna-speaks-out-snitching-allegations-relationship-with-young-thug/85-a56577df-bd8d-473a-a43e-20d7d6b506cb | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Papp |first1=Jozsef |last2=Abusaid |first2=Shaddi |title=Gunna and alleged gang co-founder negotiate guilty pleas in YSL RICO case |language=English |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/alleged-ysl-co-founder-negotiates-guilty-plea-in-rico-indictment/AXLK47XBHZAANP2UGWRNCBA5PY/ |access-date=August 26, 2024 |issn=1539-7459 |archive-date=March 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326170415/https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/alleged-ysl-co-founder-negotiates-guilty-plea-in-rico-indictment/AXLK47XBHZAANP2UGWRNCBA5PY/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
On January 18, 2023, an alleged drug exchange took place in the courtroom between Thug and YSL co-defendant Kahlieff Adams, whereand Adams received new charges after deputies found him in possession of [[Percocet]], marijuana, tobacco and other contraband.<ref name="e170">{{cite web | title=Young Thug and Kahlieff Adams Accused of Drug Exchange in Court | website=NBC 6 South Florida | date=20 January 2023 | url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/young-thug-and-kahlieff-adams-made-hand-to-hand-drug-exchange-in-court-prosecutors-say/2955162/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Thug was briefly hospitalized in May 2023 as a result of himafter falling ill during a court hearing.<ref name="p514">{{cite web | last=Curto | first=Justin | title=Young Thug ‘Feeling Fine’ After Hospitalization | website=Vulture | date=11 May 2023 | url=https://www.vulture.com/2023/05/young-thug-hospital-ill-ysl-court-trial.html | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> On June 16, Gunna released his fourth studio album, ''[[A Gift & a Curse]]'', in which he mainly talks about the case as he maintains his innocence and denies the "snitching" allegations.<ref name="h784">{{cite web | last=Blistein | first=Jon | title=Gunna Spurns Snitching Rumors on New Album 'A Gift and a Curse' | website=Rolling Stone | date=16 June 2023 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gunna-new-album-snitching-accusations-1234772956/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="h914">{{cite web | last=Cowen | first=Trace William | title=All The Gunna Lyrics Addressing Snitching, Young Thug, and YSL Case on ‘A Gift & A Curse’ | website=Complex | date=16 June 2023 | url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/ways-gunna-addresses-snitching-young-thug-ysl-case-new-album | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Exactly aA week later, Thug's third studio album, ''[[Business Is Business (Young Thug album)|Business Is Business]]'', was released while he was in jail.<ref name="v016">{{cite web | last=Galindo | first=Thomas | title=Young Thug Appears to Address Gunna on New Album | website=American Songwriter | date=23 June 2023 | url=https://americansongwriter.com/young-thug-appears-to-address-gunna-on-new-album/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="v043">{{cite web | last=Braboy | first=Mark P. | title=Young Thug's 'Business Is Business' Has the Feel of a Posthumous Album | website=Rolling Stone | date=26 June 2023 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/young-thug-business-is-business-review-1234778044/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
 
On November 9, Glanville ruled that song lyrics by defendants were allowed to be used as evidence.<ref name="l656">{{cite web | last=Zaru | first=Deena | title=Judge rules rap lyrics can 'conditionally' be used as evidence in Young Thug trial | website=ABC News | date=9 November 2023 | url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/judge-rules-rap-lyrics-conditionally-evidence-young-thug/story?id=104760646 | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> He stated this is not an attack on [[1st Amendment|free speech]], saying that "they're not prosecuting your clients because of the songs they wrote"<ref name="q936">{{cite web | last=Donahue | first=Bill | title=Judge Rules Young Thug’s Lyrics Can Be Used In YSL RICO Case: ‘The First Amendment Is Not On Trial’ | website=Billboard | date=9 November 2023 | url=https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/young-thug-lyrics-can-be-used-ysl-rico-case-judge-ruling-1235467208/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> and "they're using the songs to prove other things your clients may have been involved in".<ref name="d728">{{cite web | last=Beaumont-Thomas | first=Ben | title=Lyrics to be introduced as evidence in trial of rapper Young Thug | website=the Guardian | date=10 November 2023 | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/10/lyrics-introduced-evidence-in-trial-of-rapper-young-thug | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> The trial officially began on November 27, with the six defendants being Thug, fellow rappers Yak Gotti (born Deamonte Kendrick), Lil Rod (born Rodalius Ryan), Qua (born Marquavius Huey), SB (born Shannon Stillwell), and Quamarvious Nichols.<ref name=v560/> Thug's lawyer, [[Brian Steel]], explained that the "Thug" in his name stood for "Truly Humble Under God" in the courtroom the following day.<ref name="m626">{{cite web | last=Loh | first=Matthew | title=Young Thug's defense lawyer said his name stands for 'Truly Humble Under God' | website=Business Insider | date=29 November 2023 | url=https://www.businessinsider.com/young-thugs-name-stands-truly-humble-under-god-defense-lawyer-2023-11 | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="e112">{{cite web | last=Moorman | first=Taijuan | title=Young Thug's lawyer says name stands for 'Truly Humble Under God' | website=USA TODAY | date=29 November 2023 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2023/11/29/young-thugs-name-truly-humble-under-god/71738866007/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> On December 10, SB was stabbed in jail after another inmate entered his cell.<ref name="t372">{{cite web | last=Ginther | first=Mary Royse | title=Murder suspect identified as inmate accused of stabbing YSL co-defendant multiple times | website=WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta | date=11 December 2023 | url=https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/ysl-defendant-extremely-critical-condition-after-being-stabbed-jail-attorney-says/EXSXZQEJGFAYPOF73KSLWUZVTQ/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> The inmate claimed SB tried to attack him with a knife and that the stabbing was an act of [[self-defense]].<ref name="j748">{{cite web | last=Abusaid | first=Shaddi | title=Young Thug trial resumes after co-defendant’s jailhouse stabbing | website=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] | date=2 January 2024 | url=https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/young-thug-trial-resumes-after-co-defendants-jailhouse-stabbing/IU7DXXSI7ZGBTLVH47PMVRXCZI/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
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On April 4, Steel filed a motion for lead prosecutor Adriane Love to be removed from the trial as he felt that she was essentially acting as an unsworn witness in order to coerce defendants into admitting to wrongdoing. Glanville denied the motion.<ref name="b747">{{cite web | title=Young Thug trial: Judge denies request to remove lead prosecutor | publisher=FOX 5 Atlanta | date=5 April 2024 | url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/young-thug-trial-judge-denies-request-to-remove-lead-prosecutor | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="u442"/>
 
On June 10, Steel revealed in the courtroom that he found out that Glanville allegedly had a secret ''[[ex-parte]]'' meeting with the prosecution<ref name="z073">{{cite web | last=Lupiani | first=Joyce | title=Young Thug, YSL RICO Trial: June 10 ex parte meeting being discussed in court | publisher=FOX 5 Atlanta | date=5 August 2024 | url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/young-thug-ysl-rico-trial-jury-could-return-courtroom-week | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> and asked why he was not told about the meeting.<ref name="g483">{{cite web | last=Coscarelli | first=Joe | title=Young Thug Lawyer Clashes With Judge in Chaotic Gang Case | website=The New York Times | date=11 June 2024 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/arts/music/young-thug-brian-steel-trial.html | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Steel refused to reveal his source of information, citing [[attorney–client privilege]].<ref name="p079">{{cite web | title=Young Thug lawyer arrested: Brian Steel held in contempt by Judge Ural Glanville during YSL RICO trial after secret meeting claims | website=ABC7 Chicago | date=11 June 2024 | url=https://abc7chicago.com/post/young-thug-lawyer-arrested-brian-steel-held-contempt/14933855/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Glanville then had him taken into custody.<ref name="y253">{{cite web | last=Blistein | first=Jon | title=Young Thug's Lawyer Taken Into Custody on Contempt Charge | website=Rolling Stone Australia | date=11 June 2024 | url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/young-thug-lawyer-brian-steel-held-contempt-custody-61440/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Nearly an hour later, Steel was brought back into the court room and continued to refuse to answer.<ref name="t009">{{cite web | last=Jones | first=Dajhea | title=Young Thug's lawyer taken into custody, held in contempt | website=11Alive.com | date=10 June 2024 | url=https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/ysl-trial/young-thug-lawyer-brian-steel-taken-into-custody-held-in-contempt/85-47a2aceb-0eb7-467a-ae57-30ac94a3a635#:~:text=He%20was%20taken%20into%20custody,be%20placed%20back%20in%20custody. | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Glanville then held him in [[contempt of court]].<ref name="q298"/> Glanville sentenced Steel to 10 weekends in jail, starting on June 14 and ending on August 18.<ref name="y196">{{cite web | last=Rosario | first=Alexandra Del | title=Judge in Young Thug RICO case recused as YSL trial in Atlanta goes on hold indefinitely | website=Los Angeles Times | date=15 July 2024 | url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-07-15/ysl-trial-young-thug-judge-recused-ural-glanville-rico | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Steel filed a motion on the same day to appeal the ruling, which was granted. The appeal was later approved.<ref name="u851">{{cite web | last=Segarra | first=Edward | title=Young Thug's lawyer Brian Steel wins jail time appeal after arrest | website=USA TODAY | date=10 June 2024 | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/06/10/young-thug-lawyer-brian-steel-contempt-of-court/74049610007/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> He then filed another motion for Glanville to recuse himself for "acting unethical" and because he "morphed" into the prosecutor.<ref name="d436">{{cite web | last=Dillon | first=Nancy | title=Young Thug's Lawyers Blast 'Unethical' Judge, Say He 'Morphed' Into Prosecutor | website=Rolling Stone | date=9 July 2024 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/young-thug-ysl-brian-steel-judge-glanville-recusal-1235056154/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Glanville denied the motion<ref name="r985">{{cite web | title=Judge denies motion to recuse himself in Young Thug trial | website=Atlanta News First | date=18 June 2024 | url=https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/06/18/watch-live-judge-hears-motions-young-thugysl-trial/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> and the trial was paused on July 1 until a higher court ruled on the recusal.<ref name="z328">{{cite web | last=Drenon | first=Brandon | title=Judge puts Young Thug trial indefinitely on hold | website=BBC Home | date=2 July 2024 | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgmn3d0201o | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Exactly twoTwo weeks later, Glanville was recused and the trial resumed under the direction of Shukura L. Ingram.<ref name="q944">{{cite web | last=Hallerman | first=Tamar | last2=Quincin | first2=Ashley | title=Judge taking over Young Thug trial is former prosecutor with busy caseload | website=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] | date=16 July 2024 | url=https://www.ajc.com/politics/judge-taking-over-young-thug-trial-is-former-prosecutor-with-busy-caseload/5FUFQYQRNJHQNOEIC2FMS6XDWE/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="w587"/> Ingram recused herself 3three days later, on July 17, citing "an improper relationship between a defendant and one of her former deputies".<ref name="a177">{{cite web | last=Curto | first=Justin | title=YSL Trial’s Third Judge Might Be the Charm | website=Vulture | date=19 July 2024 | url=https://www.vulture.com/article/ysl-trial-judge-shukura-ingram-recused.html#:~:text=July%2017%3A%20Judge%20Shukura%20L,one%20of%20her%20former%20deputies. | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref name="v646">{{cite web | last=Rosario | first=Alexandra Del | title=A new judge was appointed to Young Thug's RICO trial, then they recused themselves too | website=Los Angeles Times | date=18 July 2024 | url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-07-18/young-thug-new-judge-recuses-themselves-rico-case | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref> Paige Reese Whitaker was later assigned to the case.<ref name="h618">{{cite web | last=Quincin | first=Ashley | title=Who is Paige Reese Whitaker, the new judge in the Atlanta Young Thug trial? | website=[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] | date=19 July 2024 | url=https://www.ajc.com/news/who-is-paige-reese-whitaker-the-new-judge-in-young-thug-trial/OUBP2V447NGLXE55ZCZGQZ5KQU/ | access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref>
 
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