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How Did Young Thug Go From An Endless Gang Trial to Walking Away a Free Man?
When Young Thug went free, it was the crescendo of of events that started months ago, transforming an endless trial into a moment of catharsis.
He claimed that during the secret meeting, Glanville had helped prosecutors coerce the uncooperative Copeland into testifying with threats of extended jail time, all without notifying defense counsel. Visibly frustrated at a Sept. 30 hearing, the judge blasted Chief Deputy DA Adriane Love and other government attorneys for “ poor lawyering,” saying that their “haphazard” approach was making the trial more difficult for everyone involved. Prosecutors promptly told the judge that, in the absence of a negotiated plea deal, they were seeking a draconian sentence against Thug: a whopping 45 years, 25 of which would be served in prison and 20 more on probation.
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