Judge Presiding Over Young Thug Trial Removed From Trial

After months of conflict, Georgia Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause approved Young Thug and his co-defendants' motions to dismiss Judge Ural Glanville from his YSL RICO Case. 

Although Judge Krause indicated there was "no doubt" Judge Glanville could preside fairly, the court ordered the clerk's office to transfer the trial to another judge to maintain "the public's confidence in the judicial system."  Young Thug's attorney, Brian Steel, challenged Judge Glanville in court about his meeting with prosecutors and state witness Kenneth "YSL Woody" Copeland. Steel said it was done behind his back and unfair to his client.

Co-defendant Deamonte Kendrick's attorney, Doug Weinstein, praised the ruling, adding, “While we continue to respect Chief Judge Glanville, we agree with Judge Krause that Judge Glanville’s actions at least give the appearance of impropriety. We also maintain that Chief Judge Glanville was biased against Mr. Kendrick and the other defendants in this case. We look forward to trying this case before an unbiased judge to a just conclusion that will free Mr. Kendrick.”