Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial Sets New Record Amid 45 Denied Mistrial Motions

Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial, already the longest-running trial in Georgia’s history, has just set another unprecedented record. On Wednesday (October 2), The Blvck Law Student reported via X (formerly Twitter) that YSL defense lawyers have filed 45 motions for mistrial since the trial’s start—none of which have been granted. This marks the first time such a phenomenon has occurred in a trial.

The latest motion for mistrial was filed by Young Thug’s legal team but was promptly denied by Judge Paige Reese Whitaker. While this setback hindered Thug’s defense efforts, Judge Whitaker expressed frustration at how the prosecution is handling the case, accusing them of repeatedly failing to present evidence clearly.

During a tense moment, Whitaker chastised the prosecutors on the court’s livestream:

“It is baffling to me that somebody with the number of years of experience that you have continues to seemingly and purposefully hide the ball…Unless it is just that you are so unorganized that you are throwing this case together as you try it.”

Despite these harsh words, Judge Whitaker ultimately decided against the defense’s motion for a mistrial. The trial has become a legal spectacle since it began in November 2023, with intense moments involving key witnesses and mounting frustration from both sides.

One of the most dramatic moments of the trial involved Kenneth “Lil Woody” Copeland, a key witness who was granted immunity by the prosecution. On the stand, Copeland admitted to fabricating stories in the past and expressed deep frustration, stating: “Y’all have pressured me…I’m tired of y’all, cause y’all know y’all wrong.”

As the YSL RICO trial continues to unfold, it remains one of the most scrutinized courtroom dramas, marking a historic moment in Georgia’s legal system. Young Thug, accused of leading a criminal street gang, faces an uncertain future as his defense continues to battle for fair trial proceedings.

Stay tuned for further updates as this unprecedented case progresses.