Motion Filed to Remove Judge and Prosecutors
In the ongoing racketeering trial of rapper Young Thug, his defense attorney, Brian Steele, has filed a new motion seeking the removal of the presiding judge, Ural Glanville, and lead prosecutors Adrian Love and Simone Hilton. The motion, filed late Monday, alleges significant misconduct and violations of constitutional rights.
Allegations of Misconduct
Steele claims that Judge Glanville has engaged in unethical conduct by discussing critical aspects of the case with prosecutors Love and Hilton. Additionally, he alleges that the three attempted to influence witness Kenneth Copeland to testify against Young Thug. Steele described the trial as a “forced farce” and argued that permitting Judge Glanville to continue presiding over the case perpetuates injustice.
Defense Seeks Dismissal of Charges
In his motion, Steele is requesting the dismissal of all charges against his client, Young Thug, and the removal of both the judge and the prosecutors from the case. He has also asked that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rachael Krauss not be allowed to rule on the motion to recuse Judge Glanville, citing potential bias due to mutual campaign donations between the justices.
Expert Opinions on Motion
Former Fulton County Prosecutor Ash Joshi reviewed Steele’s motion and expressed skepticism about its success. Joshi noted that Steele would need to present substantial evidence to convince an appellate court or the Georgia Supreme Court to take such drastic actions as dismissing the entire case or removing the judge and prosecutors.
Conclusion
The motion filed by Brian Steele adds a significant twist to the ongoing trial of Young Thug. As the legal proceedings continue, the outcome of this motion could have considerable implications for the case. Further details and updates on the trial and the motion can be found through FOX 5 News.
