Young Thug

<p>Court personnel launched an investigation into <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/619012-young-thugs-jury-selection-begins-today-in-rico-trial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a potential juror</a> who allegedly tried to contact <a href="/profile/youngthug" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Young Thug</a>&#8217;s lawyer&#8217;s firm via e-mail.</p>



<p>Day five of jury selection began this morning with a particular focus on the hardships that the trial could cause. Cathy Russon, an executive producer at Law &amp; Order network, revealed that the trial could last anywhere between <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/619329-young-thug-ysl-rico-case-could-last-6-to-9-months-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">6 to 9 months.</a> Many of the potential jurors are concerned over the financial hardship that could cause, whether a loss of income or child care. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today is day 5 of jury selection in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoungThug?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YoungThug</a> RICO case.  This week they are focusing on jurors that may have a hardship in serving on this trial, IE: length of trial (6-9 months), financial hardship, child care, etc&#8230;. <a href="https://t.co/4lWWi1wk8M">pic.twitter.com/4lWWi1wk8M</a></p>&mdash; Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) <a href="https://twitter.com/cathyrusson/status/1612877164042686464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>One of the potential jurors, however, might be in hot water after Brian Steele, Thug&#8217;s attorney, revealed they tried to reach out to his law firm via e-mail. Though the content of the e-mail wasn&#8217;t disclosed, it was enough for the judge to call for an investigation of the matter. </p>



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<p>Steele forwarded the e-mail to the judge after it was received, confirming that he did not respond. Afterward, the judge called for court personnel to investigate the matter.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A potential juror attempted to contact <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoungThug?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YoungThug</a>&#39;s attorney&#39;s law firm via email.  Attorney Brian Steel forwarded the email to the court &amp; parties and did not respond to the person. Judge is having court personnel investigate. <a href="https://t.co/fmAIYHz6Mj">pic.twitter.com/fmAIYHz6Mj</a></p>&mdash; Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) <a href="https://twitter.com/cathyrusson/status/1612878991777763333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Overall, the court&#8217;s had difficulties during the jury selection <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/618312-young-thug-ysl-trials-juror-questionnaires-revealed-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">process.</a> One of the potential jurors reportedly didn&#8217;t return this week after flying out to the Dominican Republic. Judge Glanville ordered law enforcement to go to her home and later stated that she must be brought directly to court from the airport. Another juror also called in sick.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Note: This is a potential juror, the case is still in jury selection and no jurors have been seated yet.  <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoungThug?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YoungThug</a></p>&mdash; Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) <a href="https://twitter.com/cathyrusson/status/1612876393066680321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>Most notably, a Paralympic athlete for Team Canada said that he couldn&#8217;t serve on the jury due to qualifying events. Then, a doctor stated that he&#8217;d lose $300K if he served on the jury.</p>



<p>We&#8217;ll keep you posted on any more updates regarding Young Thug&#8217;s trial and the investigation into the potential juror. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A potential juror in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoungThug?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YoungThug</a> case said he&#39;s a doctor and if he&#39;s serves on this jury he&#39;ll lose $300K!</p>&mdash; Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) <a href="https://twitter.com/cathyrusson/status/1612882300056010752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another potential juror is a full-time professional Paralympic athlete for team Canada. He can&#39;t serve on the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoungThug?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YoungThug</a> jury because of upcoming qualifying events.</p>&mdash; Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) <a href="https://twitter.com/cathyrusson/status/1612883105626615808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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