Young Thug’s racketeering and gang conspiracy trial has resumed in Atlanta, Georgia, after a delay of a number of weeks as a result of stabbing of co-defendant Shannon Stillwell. Stillwell, whose expenses embrace two counts of homicide, was stabbed in Fulton County Jail on December 10, a fortnight after the trial bought below method, and is anticipated to outlive the assault. He’s in courtroom immediately, too.

Young Thug faces quite a few expenses, largely primarily based on the allegation that he led the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang, with ties to the nationwide Bloods group. In opening arguments, Adriane Love, the chief deputy district lawyer for Fulton County, advised the jury that YSL “moved like a pack,” with Young Thug “as its head,” whereas searching for to dominate the Atlanta space. The protection countered the YSL is solely a file label whose artists adhere to the conventions of rap music, presenting entertaining accounts of felony life that its practitioners don’t the truth is perform.

Thug’s lawyer, Brian Metal, has stated his consumer has “dedicated no crime in any way.” He added in opening arguments that his music tells a rags-to-riches story, from “melancholy, despair, hopelessness, and helplessness” to wealth and acclaim. He alleged that Thug was now being exploited by the true criminals who would testify towards him.

The decide has allowed prosecutors to submit track lyrics as proof, a controversial authorized technique that analysts have discredited. Comply with protection beneath, through Legislation & Crime.