YSL RICO Co-Defendants Remain Behind Bars As Trial Placed On Hold Until End Of The Month

BYHayley HynesPublished on August 25, 20232.3K Views

Jeffery Lamar Williams, aka Young Thug, is seen in a police booking photo after turning himself in for outstanding drug and firearm charges September 13, 2018 in Decatur, Georgia. The charges stem from a traffic stop last year where police allegedly found drugs and a gun. (Photo by DeKalb County Sheriffs Office via Getty Images)

The long-spanning trial is still in its early stages, as the jury selection process has proven to be difficult.

When Young Thug was first arrested in 2022, it's unlikely he thought he'd remain behind bars over a year later. Unfortunately for the So Much Fun hitmaker, things have been moving slower than expected in the YSL RICO trial. While Gunna and others regained their freedom after taking a plea deal, Thugger has been denied bond four times now. The jury selection process began months ago. As HipHopDX reports, officials have yet to seat even one of 12 members. This is in part due to the rapper's well-known presence in Georgia.

On Thursday (August 24), Law & Crime Network confirmed that there will be a halt in the YSL RICO hearings and proceedings until the end of the month. "Defendant Cordarius Dorsey is currently on trial for murder in an unrelated case in front of another judge," Cathy Russon reported via Twitter. "Therefore, no more activities will happen until that case has concluded," she added, along with an expected return date of August 31. In Russon's accompanying video, Thug makes an appearance in the courtroom, looking crisp in a white sweater and sneakers. He briefly stops to speak with his legal team before taking a seat.

Young Thug Appears in Court for YSL RICO Update

Regardless of the time things are taking, the 32-year-old continues to move forward with confidence and optimism that he'll soon be reunited with his friends and family. Countless other rappers have been doing their part to support the multi-talent as he's stuck in jail. Drake is among those doing the most lately. From providing two features for Thug's BUSINESS IS BUSINESS album to wearing a hoodie dedicated to his frequent collaborator, his love is obvious.

Elsewhere, it was recently reported that Young Thug and his co-defendants could be in some hot water. Apparently, they've been creating security issues for officers while awaiting their fate in jail. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.