A judge denied Young Thug’s bond on Thursday, keeping the rapper behind bars for the foreseeable future. Judge Ural D. Glanville deemed the Atlanta rapper a “danger to the community” and a potential flight risk. WSB-TV Atlanta reporter Michael Seiden broke the news about the YSL founder with a simple post on Twitter.
BREAKING:
Judge denies bond for Atlanta rapper Young Thug https://t.co/a9xX4wBLM1 @wsbtv
— Michael Seiden (@SeidenWSBTV) June 2, 2022
The Atlanta rapper was arrested on May 9 along with Gunna and twenty-six more people. The artists face fifty-six charges of gang activities, including murder, robbery, and also racketeering. Young Stoner Life, Thug’s label, also faces charges of being a criminal street gang.
RICO Court Hearing
Young Thug’s lawyers were pushing for a release on bond, with the rapper to be detained on monitored house arrest. They argued that Thug was not a flight risk due to not owning a private jet, despite the rapper’s $8 million net worth. His defense also maintained that the prosecution’s cited lyrics were not applicable, as it is unclear who sang or wrote the words. However, they lost the argument, and the judge denied their request for bond.
300 Entertainment co-founder Kevin Liles offered to financially vouch for Young Thug. Liles also testified on behalf of the rapper before he was denied bond. The businessman maintained that position when informed the cost could exceed $1 million, stating, “I’m willing to back him personally and professionally.” Revolt TV shared the video on Instagram.
Young Thug and Gunna face several charges, most notably conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (or Rico) and also murder. Their trials will take place on Jan. 9, 2023.
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Written by Evan Montgomery