The YSL RICO Trial uncovered another scandal as a corrections officer was implicated in a bribery scheme.
- Karmen Bailey, a former officer, allegedly took $17,000 in bribes from Marquavious Huey’s family.
- Bailey’s charges include violating oath and smuggling contraband into the jail.
- Defense lawyers for YSL have requested 45 mistrials, none of which were granted.
- Judge Whitaker criticized the prosecution for its disorganized approach.
In a dramatic twist, a corrections officer connected to the YSL RICO Trial is now facing serious allegations. Karmen Bailey, aged 31, has been accused of accepting significant bribes totaling $17,000. The bribes reportedly came from the family of Marquavious Huey, one of the co-defendants involved in this high-profile trial.
According to officials, Bailey’s activities were discovered during a thorough search of her phone. Investigators reportedly found evidence of Apple Pay transactions and communications with Huey’s mother and brother. As a result, Bailey is now charged with multiple counts, including violating her oath and bringing prohibited items, like drugs, into the Fulton County Jail without authorization.
The repercussions of this bribery case stretched further as it was confirmed by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office that Huey’s mother and brother, Malissa and Jermiyah Huey, have also been arrested. While their specific charges remain undisclosed, their involvement adds another layer of complexity to this already convoluted trial.
The YSL RICO Trial has been nothing short of theatrical since its inception in November 2023. It has now achieved the dubious honor of being the longest-running trial in history. Earlier this month, it set another unprecedented record with defense lawyers filing 45 motions for mistrial — none of which succeeded.
Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has had a few choice words for the prosecution, expressing frustration over the way the case against Young Thug, accused of heading a street gang, has been handled. Her comments during the trial’s livestream captured the attention of many, as she criticized the seemingly disorganized nature of the prosecution’s strategy.
The YSL RICO trial continues to be a rollercoaster of legal developments and drama.
