Young Thug, YSL RICO Trial: Jury sent home unexpectedly on Thursday
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**FULTON COUNTY, Ga. ** - The jury in the Young Thug and YSL trial were sent home unexpectedly around 11 a. m. on Thursday morning reportedly because of an issue with a member of the jury. After the jury left the courtroom, Judge Whitaker told the lawyers and defendants that they would take a long lunch break until 2 p.
m. Before the jury was excused, they heard testimony about 911 calls made in 2015 in connection to a crime that Antonio Sledge ped guilty to. They also heard testimony from a woman named Denise Bell who was shot during the same incident. Judge Whitaker did not explain what the issue might be. After the long lunch break, Judge Whitaker told the lawyers and defendants that they should try to get some other matters resolved so that they didn't waste time.
The Young Thug and YSL RICO trial is currently the longest trial in the state of Georgia's history. **EARLIER STORY** No jurors were present Wednesday in the Fulton County courtroom where the Young Thug and YSL RICO trial is taking place. Several matters were addressed, and many noticed that Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, and his lawyer, Brian Steel, were seated at the front of the courtroom instead of their usual location. According to Fulton County Sheriff's Office deputies, the change in seating appeared to be due to a security concern. However, defense attorneys argued that placing Williams at the front could give the impression that he is a leader because he is now seated at the "head table.
" The prosecution also raised concerns about their private conversations being picked up on the court's livestream.