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Subject: Corrupt Georgia judge sends defense council to jail when he caught judge violating law
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:28:09 -0400
Organization: A noiseless patient Spider
I haven't seen many news stories that cover the facts of this case but
the judge holds an ex-parte meeting with the prosecution and a
witness. When the defense finds out about this illegal activity, the
judge demands the attorney tell him how he found out (rather than
admit the act). Obviously the attorney is not permitted to tell so
he's held in criminal, no civil, no criminal (the judge doesn't know
the difference) contempt. If you can find the trial footage where
Ashleigh Merchant tears the judge a new one it's well worth the
laughs. It's a sad example of just how corrupt our judicial system
has become.
"Crime & Public Safety
He became a bully: YSL judges conduct outrages Atlanta lawyers
Young Thugs attorney sentenced to 20 days in jail after being held in
contempt of court
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville presides over the
YSL trial on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez /
AJC)
Credit: Miguel Martinez/AJC
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville presides over the
YSL trial on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez /
AJC)
By Shaddi Abusaid and Rosie Manins
14 hours ago
Many Atlanta attorneys think the judge presiding over Young Thugs
racketeering trial let his emotions get the better of him Monday when
he held a prominent defense lawyer in contempt and sentenced him to 10
weekends in jail.
The clash between Judge Ural Glanville and defense lawyer Brian Steel
began with questions about a secret meeting. It could upend the entire
trial, which has already lasted 18 months - making it the longest
trial in Georgias history.
It is unconscionable, to put it mildly, what the judge has done,
said veteran criminal defense attorney Don Samuel, who represented
musician Gunna in the case but is not involved in the trial. He
became a bully and started demanding answers from a defense lawyer who
was ethically obligated to challenge the procedures being used.
The dispute came after the lunch break, when Steel, who represents
Young Thug, said he learned of a meeting earlier in the day between
the judge, prosecutors and a reluctant state witness.
Glanville demanded to know how Steel learned of the meeting, but Steel
refused to divulge his source. By days end, Glanville had sentenced
Steel to 20 days behind bars the maximum punishment in Georgia for a
criminal contempt charge.
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Young Thugs lawyer held in contempt, ordered to spend 10 weekends in
jail
Legal experts closely following the case say Steel, who is widely
respected for his professionalism, was simply doing his job and
shouldnt have been held in contempt, much less given the harshest
sentence possible. They expect Steels sentence to be put on hold
pending an appeal, and for Glanvilles contempt ruling to be reversed.
Some said they expect defense attorneys will ask Glanville to recuse
himself from the case."
https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/he-became-a-bully-ysl-judges-conduct-outrages-atlanta-lawyers/GPBEBIE3FBCD5PZUGVQRSF6WZY/?trk=public_post_comment-text