In a surprising turn of events, Young Thug's attorney, Brian Steel, has been granted relief from serving a 20-day jail sentence imposed by a Georgia judge. This decision comes amid the ongoing RICO case against the popular rapper, whose real name is Jeffery Williams. Steel was initially ordered to serve ten weekends in jail for contempt of court, stemming from his refusal to disclose information regarding an ex parte meeting involving the judge and prosecution. Fortunately for Steel, the Georgia Supreme Court intervened, allowing him to spend Father’s Day with his family.
The legal battle surrounding Young Thug has drawn significant media attention, particularly due to the serious charges he faces. The indictment claims that Williams is a founding member of the criminal gang Young Slime Life (YSL), which has been linked to various criminal activities. As the trial continues, the stakes are high not only for the rapper but also for his legal team, which has faced numerous challenges in the courtroom.
Steel's recent success in delaying his jail time highlights the complexities of the legal system and the delicate balance between justice and individual rights. The case continues to evolve, with ongoing developments that keep both fans and legal experts on edge. As we delve deeper into the intricacies of this high-profile case, it's essential to understand the implications for all parties involved.
Young Thug’s attorney will not spend the next 10 weekends in jail, including Father’s Day, despite the judge in the rapper’s RICO case finding the lawyer in criminal contempt of court this week.
Brian Steel, who represents the “Go Crazy” rapper in his high-profile RICO case, on Wednesday saw his 20-day punishment put on hold by the Georgia Supreme Court, according to multiple local media outlets.
The state’s high court considered the motion after it was transferred from the Georgia Court of Appeals — where Steel originally filed the request to stay Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville‘s order — because the state Supreme Court has jurisdiction when the case underlying an appeal includes allegations of murder.
Attorney Ashleigh Merchant, a legal representative for Steel, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in a statement that her team is “thrilled that Brian will be home with his family for Father’s Day this weekend.”
The statement continued: “We appreciate how quickly and thoughtfully our appellate courts handled this unfortunate situation.”
Merchant’s firm did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment Thursday.
On Monday, Glanville ordered Steel to spend 10 weekends in jail after the attorney refused to disclose how he knew about an ex parte meeting among the judge, prosecutors and a prosecution witness that included no representative for the defense. Steel was to have reported to Fulton County Jail at
