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Hip-hop on trial: When can a rapper's lyrics be used as evidence in a criminal case?

When police arrested Nevada rapper Kenjuan McDaniel on a murder charge in August 2023, they cited a music video he posted on YouTube that they say includes details of a 2021 killing that had not been made public.

The Conversation

‘Suddenly, I’m in the story’: George Chidi on his part in Trump’s Georgia case

The Atlanta journalist stumbled upon a meeting of Republican fake electors in 2020 and was then summoned to testify before a grand jury that brought charges against the former president

The Guardian - US

Fani Willis Is Abusing Georgia's Terrible RICO Law

Trump and his acolytes' conduct was indefensible, but the state's RICO law is overly broad and makes it too easy for prosecutors to bring charges.

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Georgia case against Trump presents problems from the start: from jury selection to a big courtroom

There is no shortage of logistical challenges raised by the sprawling racketeering indictment returned this week by a grand jury in Atlanta

The Independent UK

‘He’s going to be very surprised’: Georgia DA Fani Willis prepares to face off with Trump

Legal watchers say the Fulton county district attorney’s entire career has prepared her for the prosecution of Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

Travis Scott drops ‘Utopia,’ first album since Astroworld fest tragedy

The star-studded 19-track “Utopia” features Beyoncé, SZA, Drake, Sampha, Young Thug, Playboi Carti, Bon Iver, James Blake, Kid Cudi and many more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Six months later, delays abound in high-profile, slow-moving Young Slim Life trial

ATLANTA — It’s been six months since the “Young Slime Life” trial started and a jury still hasn’t been selected.

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Kanye West urged to respond after he goes 'AWOL' amid 'collaboration talks'

Kanye West hasn't been responding to Young Thug's social media pleas while the Gold Digger rapper enjoys spending time with his new wife Bianca Censori

Daily Mirror

Behind bars: how rap lyrics are being used to convict Black British men

Exclusive: Crown Prosecution Service claims no one is convicted solely via lyrics, but shocking new research finds juries being shown music and dance as evidence of guilt

The Guardian - UK

Judge in Young Slime Life case orders mental evaluation on defendant for competency to stand trial

ATLANTA — A defendant in the sweeping gang case against Young Thug and a number of his alleged associates wants to represent himself but Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville ordered a mental evaluation instead.

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DeSantis signs permitless carry into law despite criticism from both sides of gun debate

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Juror gets 3 days in jail for filming court proceedings in Young Thug case

ATLANTA — A prospective juror in the case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and his alleged associates was sentenced to three days in jail for filming court proceedings on her cellphone.

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Defendant in Young Slime Life gang case wants to represent himself at trial

ATLANTA — One of the 14 defendants standing trial in the sweeping gang case against rapper Young Thug and his alleged associates wants to represent himself.

Tribune News Service

LeBron James shows wannabe gangster Ja Morant that a gun doesn’t make you great

The Memphis guard has indulged in risky and erratic behavior. He could learn from someone who came from a tougher background

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The Independent UK

Judge in Young Thug trial orders probe of leaked evidence

The judge overseeing the racketeering and gang case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and others has ordered an investigation into the leak of a video that shows a state's witness offering information in exchange for leniency

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State files motion to sever 2 defendants with pregnant attorneys in Young Slime Life trial

ATLANTA — Fulton County prosecutors are seeking to sever two defendants from the upcoming Young Slime Life gang trial because their defense attorneys are pregnant.

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YSL trial: Jury selection expected to continue for several months

ATLANTA — An already lengthy jury selection process in the “Young Slime Life” trial against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and more than a dozen of his alleged associates will likely take several more months.

Tribune News Service

YSL trial: Why Atlanta's sweeping gang case is moving so slowly

ATLANTA — Jury selection in the sweeping gang case against award-winning rapper Young Thug and his 13 co-defendants officially began Jan. 4.

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The Guardian - UK

Grammy awards 2023: who will win – and who should?

Will Adele’s Grammy dominion continue and Harry Styles steal more limelight? Or could Kendrick Lamar or Beyoncé finally take one of the headline prizes?

Tribune News Service

YSL trial: Weeks of jury selection, little progress

ATLANTA — Juror No. 529, one of hundreds of people summoned ahead of the sweeping gang trial involving rapper Young Thug, didn’t have to hang around long after Chief Judge Ural Glanville asked to hear his reasons for requesting a hardship deferral.

Tribune News Service

Young Thug surprised by courtroom pill handoff, attorneys say

ATLANTA — Attorneys for Atlanta rapper Young Thug say their client was stunned when a co-defendant walked up and handed him a prescription pain pill in the middle of court last week.

The Independent UK

Jury selection going slowly in Young Thug case in Atlanta

Jury selection has been slow going in the Atlanta racketeering and gang case against rapper Young Thug and others

Tribune News Service

Young Slime Life trial: Marijuana hidden in shoes, other smuggled items delay jury selection

ATLANTA — Three separate incidents of contraband being brought into the courthouse have delayed the already lengthy jury selection process in the Young Slime Life trial against Atlanta rapper Young Thug and more than a dozen other defendants.

WEKU

Rapper Young Thug's RICO trial begins

Jeffery Lamar Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, stands accused of helping found a violent street gang in Georgia.

The Independent UK

Rapper Young Thug to go to trial in gang, racketeering case

A trial is set to begin for rapper Young Thug, who's accused by prosecutors of co-founding a criminal street gang responsible for violent crimes and using his songs and social media to promote it

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