The emotional rollercoaster continues as rapper Young Thug and the alleged YSL street gang face trial on Wednesday.
ATLANTA — The trial involving rapper Young Thug and the alleged YSL street gang continues on Wednesday.
Witness the live stream of the proceedings in the YouTube player below.
Jurors are excused from court today.
You can watch the live stream in the YouTube player below.
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Delve Deeper into the Young Thug, YSL Trial
On May 9, 2022, the hip-hop world was rocked by the news of rapper Young Thug’s arrest — a Grammy winner, trendsetter, and Atlanta icon.
For over two years now, Jeffery Williams, known as Young Thug, has been incarcerated. The core accusation against him revolves around the three letters that signify his successful label, YSL, implying a darker connection: Young Slime Life.
Leading the charge, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis linked Williams and other Atlanta rappers to an alleged gang, resulting in charges against 28 individuals. The case paints Young Thug not just as a gang member but as its formidable leader.
“He is the one they’re all afraid of,” declared a prosecutor in a chilling revelation at a June 2022 hearing. “He’s the one that’s King Slime.”
Through a lengthy pretrial phase transitioning into an arduous jury selection process, the defendant roster has fluctuated due to plea deals and circumstances, altering the case’s landscape.
The trial, now deemed the longest in Georgia’s history, commenced in November 2023, marking a significant legal milestone.
As the trial unfolds, 11Alive meticulously tracks pivotal developments and courtroom dramas. Engage in the detailed timeline below to stay up to date.
