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Suspect In Takeoff’s Murder Released From Jail On $1 Million Bond

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The man charged with the murder of Takeoff has been released from jail on a $1 million bond. This is according to court records. Patrick Clark was accused of killing one-third of the rapper group ‘Migos‘ in Houston, Texas late last year. He is due back in court in a couple of months.

$2 Million Bond Cut In Half

The bond was originally set at $1 million more than what the judge approved. However, Clark’s legal team got him a reduction by half last month. Supposedly arguing the figure was unconstitutional at $2 million because he was unable to afford it.

His attorney said prior to the murder suspect’s family was ready to give away their Houston home to bond Clark out of jail.

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Patrick Clark Mugshot | Credit: Houston Police

Clark’s Legal Team Disagrees With Judge

The charged murder suspect’s attorney, Letitia Quinones, said, “although we respect Judge Hill as well as his decision today, we disagree with it and to be honest we’re very surprised by it.”

His lawyer was confident the bond would be reduced to the amount Clark’s legal team argued for at $300,000, after complying with the judge’s bond conditions.

Bond Agreement Requirements

The murder suspect’s bond agreement requires him to comply with GPS monitoring by wearing an ankle monitor.

Tragedy Took Place Last November

The 33-year-old suspect allegedly killed Kirsnick Khari Ball, stage name ‘Takeoff,’ by gunfire outside a private property at a Downtown Houston bowling alley. This tragedy took place last November, and two other people were injured in the process.

Authorities said the 28-year-old rap star was just an innocent bystander to a “lucrative” dice game. Quavo and other men took place in the game as well. But a dispute took place during the game leading to various shots being fired.

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Court Denies Young Thug Bond In RICO Case

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Young Thug Denied Bond in RICO Case

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.

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.

 

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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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Kevin Liles Gives Emotional Testimony For Young Thug

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300 Entertainment’s CEO Kevin Liles has nothing but love for Young Thug. The co-founder testified in court today on the rapper’s behalf. While Thug was watching remotely, Liles teared up during his testimony, expressing to the judge what a great person Thug is. “I’m kind of emotional because of how good this guy is,” he told the judge. “I’m willing to back him personally and professionally.” Liles also offered to help financially with the bonds if Thugger couldn’t himself.

He continues to say “The Jeffery I know, he’ll give me the clothes off his back. The Jeffery I know, I can give him my kids and he’ll give me his kids.”

Machine Gun Kelly Speaks About Young Thug

Machine Gun Kelly also spoke highly about the rapper. According to The New York Times’  Joe Coscarelli,  MGK sent a video message to the judge talking about Thug’s philanthropic work in the community. He and fellow rapper Gunna were arrested last month in Atlanta. The arrests were considered under the RICO act, which is also considered gang-related activities. These indictments go up to around 56 counts of hurdling crimes such as murder and armed robbery. Yak Gotti, Peewee Roscoe, Duke, and Unfoonk, Thug’s brother, were also arrested at the time. Meek Mill also expressed his thoughts on the case. In an Instagram post, he wrote “Thug and Gunna ain’t no crime bosses, they successful rappers with influence that didn’t leave their environment behind….”

YSL’s History

The hitmaker has been associated with a criminal street gang that started in 2012 named YSL. It later became the name of his record label. In 2015, Thug was accused of renting the car that was a part of a drive-by shooting that ended up killing Donovan Thomas Jr., a rival gang member. Lyrics from his songs are being used as evidence in the case.

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