On the 107th day of the longest trial in Georgia’s history, Young Thug seemed to have enough of the courtroom scene. As his lawyer, Brian Steel, addressed Judge Paige Reese Whitaker, Thugger was caught on camera taking an unexpected nap.
The YSL RICO trial, which resumed on July 30 after appointing a new judge, appears to be wearing on Young Thug. His brief moment of shut-eye quickly went viral, leaving many to speculate on his exhaustion and frustration with the ongoing proceedings.
In a twist of events, former President Donald Trump even commented on Thug’s situation during a live stream with popular streamer Adin Ross. Trump stated, “I hear Young Thug is being treated — I heard it from other people where they say he’s being treated very unfairly. So he’s gotta be treated fairly.”
The trial has been fraught with delays and complications. Last month, Thug’s legal team filed for a mistrial and requested his release on bond. Both motions were denied by the new judge. The mistrial request was based on controversial findings by the original judge, while the bond request was rejected due to a lack of “change in circumstances.”
The trial’s original judge, Ural Glanville, was removed after holding a private meeting with prosecutors and a state witness without Thug and his legal team’s knowledge. Judge Shakura Ingram briefly took over but had to recuse herself due to a conflict of interest. Now, Judge Whitaker is at the helm.
As legal proceedings continue, the wear and tear of this marathon trial are clearly taking a toll on Young Thug. His moment of rest, caught on camera, speaks volumes about the strain he’s under.
The YSL RICO trial has been nothing short of a legal rollercoaster, filled with delays, denials, and now, a viral nap. As Young Thug navigates the complexities of the courtroom, only time will tell how this trial will unfold.
