Judge Willis is overseeing a high-profile case prosecuted by the Fulton County district attorney’s office. The case involves rapper Young Thug, accused of leading a group in Atlanta with alleged connections to a national gang. The trial has been chaotic, with accusations of misconduct against Judge Glanville.
During the trial, attorney Brian Steel raised concerns about prosecutors’ behavior, claiming they were coercing a crucial witness. He criticized the tactics of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, stating the proceedings felt like being in “communist Russia.” Steel accused Deputy District Attorney Adriane Love of lying to the judge.
Judge Glanville cautioned Steel against personal attacks on the prosecutors and urged all attorneys to maintain professionalism. Love requested the court to reject Steel’s statements, labeling them disrespectful and unprofessional. Glanville emphasized the need for both sides to improve their conduct and stick to professional standards.
As tensions rose, Glanville faced criticism for his handling of the case. There are calls for him to step down due to accusations of witness interference. Steel, who was found guilty of misconduct for not disclosing a secretive meeting with a witness, accused Glanville of tampering with witnesses during that meeting.