Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis has made a recent request to Judge Ural Glanville, overseeing the YSL RICO case involving rapper Young Thug.
Willis’s office has filed charges against Young Thug (real name Jeffrey Williams), accusing him of leading the Atlanta street gang Young Slime Life, associated with the Bloods. Williams denies all charges. The trial has been tumultuous with accusations of misconduct against Glanville.
In a motion submitted Thursday, Willis expressed concerns about defense lawyers’ objections, labeling some of the prosecutors’ questions as “leading.” These questions guide witnesses towards the topic but do not suggest specific answers.
The filing argues that defense objections to questions asking witnesses to recognize photos or identify individuals are unwarranted, as they help clarify the subject without suggesting answers.
Legal experts like Anthony Michael Kreis and lawyer Andrew Fleischman have weighed in, critiquing how questions are posed in the trial, presenting differing perspectives on the issue.
Glanville’s actions, including holding Williams’ attorney in contempt, have fueled calls for his recusal from the case, adding another layer of complexity to an already intense legal battle.