Judge Ural Glanville, who has presided over the Rico indictment against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and his associates, has been excused from further dealings with the case.
Judge Rachel Krause stated that although the court is sure that Glanville could and would preside fairly over the matter, this move is essential to maintain “the public’s confidence in the judicial system.”
Attorneys for Jeffrey Williams, aka Young Thug, and another defendant, Deamonte Kendrick, had put the motions in action which have now been granted.
Although it isn’t known exactly when, the clerk of the court will reassign the case.
The motions are connected to a June 10 meeting between Glanville, prosecutors, and Kenneth Copeland, a witness who wouldn’t testify at first.
Lawyer Brian Steel, the attorney for Williams, said that they were not aware of the private meeting. When he wouldn’t answer Glanville, regarding how he learned about the meeting, the judge placed Steel in contempt.
“Judge Glanville, lawyer Love and lawyer Hylton have prejudiced and tainted Mr. Williams’s trial so deeply as Judge Glanville has not acted as a judge but morphed into an essential part of the prosecution team,” the defense noted in their motion.
