In an unexpected turn of events during his YSL RICO trial, Young Thug couldn’t contain his laughter as his lawyer delivered a peculiar metaphor.
While arguing his case, attorney Brian Steel described his inability to access the prosecution’s evidence: ‘This is all to me like I have a bag over my head and getting smashed with a baseball bat and I have no idea where to hit. I don’t have anything. I have asked for reports.’ This unusual comparison tickled Thugger, who tried to hide his amusement by covering his face with his hands.
The trial, streamed live, captured this rare moment of levity in a courtroom usually filled with tension. The clip showing Young Thug laughing quickly made rounds on social media, with fans sharing their reactions on platforms like Twitter.
However, the trial’s drama didn’t end there. Earlier this month, key witness Kenneth ‘Lil Woody’ Copeland shook things up with his testimony. He admitted to lying in hopes of avoiding jail time. ‘Like I told you before y’all called me to trial, I have lied,’ said Copeland. He continued, ‘I made things up. I told you this before y’all brought me in this courtroom, and I’m telling you now.’
Copeland’s revelations didn’t just stir the courtroom; they also led to the recusal of the original judge, Ural Glanville. It was discovered that Glanville had met privately with Copeland and prosecutors without the defense present.
Despite being offered immunity, Copeland has been a challenging witness for the prosecution. His frequent responses of ‘I don’t recall’ have only added to the trial’s complexity. At one point, he even fired his lawyer while on the stand, saying, ‘She fired. I don’t want her,’ after spending a weekend in jail for refusing to testify as per his immunity agreement.
Young Thug’s unexpected laughter provided a brief respite from the ongoing tensions in the courtroom. However, the trial continues to unfold with unpredictable twists and turns.
